Celebrating Togetherness: Makar Sankranti's Rich Cultural Significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings for the harvest festival, Makar Sankranti, emphasizing its reflection of India's rich cultural diversity. Celebrated nationwide, Sankranti promotes unity and gratitude, especially among farmers. Modi highlighted the festival's attributes of hope, positivity, and new beginnings for individuals and society at large.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 14-01-2026 11:24 IST | Created: 14-01-2026 11:24 IST
Celebrating Togetherness: Makar Sankranti's Rich Cultural Significance
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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival emblematic of India's diverse cultural panorama.

Modi underscored how the festival embodies unity and the spirit of gratitude, particularly significant for farmers across the nation. He expressed wishes for happiness, prosperity, and excellent health for all.

The prime minister further remarked on Sankranti's role in ushering hope, positivity, and new beginnings, fostering a sense of togetherness and collective optimism for society's future.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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