Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on January 23, where a grand Pongal celebration will be held jointly by all parties in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The event was held on the Collectorate premises, with officers and staff from various government departments in attendance. As part of the celebrations, Pongal was prepared in a traditional earthen pot, symbolising prosperity, gratitude to nature, and respect for farmers.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Lohri, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and renewed energy.
Artisans expertly blend this sand with alluvial soil from local water bodies (kanmais) in precise proportions, shaping them into sturdy vessels perfect for the festivities.
While Vijay has been granted a temporary reprieve to return home for the Pongal festival, CBI sources have confirmed that his legal journey is far from over: he will be summoned again for further questioning at a later date.
Lohri (Jan 13) and Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) are major Indian harvest festivals marking winter's end and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, dancing (Lohri), holy dips, kites, and sweets (Makar Sankranti), symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, a
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.
Speaking to the media, KTR challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to first act against alleged illegal buildings owned by senior Telangana Congress leaders, including Patnam Mahendar Reddy, KVP Ramachandar Rao, Vivek Venkat Swamy and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, instead of targeting the hom
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.