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Tamil culture, history, language essential for India's future, needs to be
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 14 (ANI): Tamil culture, history and language are essential for the future of India and are needed to be respected, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on who is in Madurai to attend the traditional bull-taming sport -- 'Jallikattu' -- and celebrate Pongal
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Yogi Adityanath offers 'khichdi' at Gorakhnath temple on Makar Sankranti
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on early Thursday morning offered his prayers to Lord Gorakhnath on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti'.
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India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy dip in G
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
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Farmers fighting for their rights against powerful forces: Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended greetings to farmers protesting against the central farm laws and netizens of the country on the occasion of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu.
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Mohan Bhagwat participates in Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 14 (ANI): While on his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers at Sri Kadumbadi Chinnamman Temple in Ponniammanmedu, and participated in community Pongal celebrations in Chennai on Thursday.
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PM Modi greets citizens on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people on the festivals of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu.
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UK PM greets Tamil diaspora on Pongal
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], January 14 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of Pongal, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (local time) extended greetings to the Tamil diaspora in the country and around the world saying that there is much to celebrate and look forward to.
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Yellu Amavasya celebrated in Karnataka's Kalaburagi with religious fervour
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], January 14 (ANI): Harvesting festival Yellu Amavasya was celebrated on Wednesday with religious fervour in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.
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RSS Chief in Chennai today to participate in Pongal celebrations
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 14 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will participate in community Pongal celebrations in Chennai's Moolakadai on Thursday.
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Chandrababu Naidu burns Andhra govt orders on farmers in Bhogi bonfire
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday burnt the state government orders issued over farmers in Bhogi bonfire at Paritala in Krishna district.
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Odisha: People celebrate 'Bhogi' festival in full fervour, light bonfires
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 13 (ANI): People in the Gajapati district of Odisha celebrated the Bhogi festival, which marks the beginning of the four-day Pongal festival.
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Andhra Endowments Minister celebrates Bhogi with family
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao celebrated Bhogi festival with his family members at his residence in Vijayawada on Wednesday.
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