Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to embrace the "Vocal for Local" mantra during the upcoming festive season, promoting domestic products and supporting India's Aatmanirbharta (self-reliant).
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Speaking to reporters on the occasion, CM Yogi said that several devotees across the state have visited religious sites and taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti.
The Prime Minister addressed an event on Pongal festivities at Union Minister L. Murugan's residence in the national capital and asserted that such festivals strengthen the sentiment of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat".
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which will be celebrated on January 13 and 14.
Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts.
Bull owners have intensified the training routines of their bulls ahead of Jallikattu festival celebrations in the Sengurichi Village in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli.
People in large numbers have started visiting markets to buy Rangoli colours, Muggu powder, nets and decorative items to welcome the harvest festival in a traditional style.
The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday with the Chairman and Vice-President of India extending his valedictory remarks, highlighting the productivity and constructive debates during the winter session, RS Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a moment of immense pride.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are busy with Chhath Puja. Thekuas are being made at homes. Ghats are being decorated. The way women devotees prepare for the Chhath is an inspirat
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has estimated that trade across India on the occasion of Dhanteras is expected to cross Rs 1 lakh crore, with gold and silver sales alone exceeding Rs 60,000 crore nationwide.