New Delhi, Jan 13: Greeting people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal,Vice-President M
Venkaiah Naidu said festival, celebrated with different names, was a
celebration of a positive transformation in people’s lives.
In a message, he said, “I extend my warm greetings and best
wishes to all our citizens on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and
Pongal.
'Dedicated to the Sun God, Makar Sankranti symbolises ‘Uttarayan’ or the beginning of the northward journey of the Sun. Celebrated with different names all over the country, the festivals of Makar Sankranti and Pongal symbolise the happiness that comes with good harvest and is a celebration of a positive transformation in people’s lives.'
Makar Sankranti festival is also an occasion to revitalise lives through prayers and reverence for rivers and all living beings, he stated. On this day, lakhs of people take holy dip in the sacred rivers, he added. He wished that these festivals usher in prosperity, tranquility and happiness in the country. UNI
'Dedicated to the Sun God, Makar Sankranti symbolises ‘Uttarayan’ or the beginning of the northward journey of the Sun. Celebrated with different names all over the country, the festivals of Makar Sankranti and Pongal symbolise the happiness that comes with good harvest and is a celebration of a positive transformation in people’s lives.'
Makar Sankranti festival is also an occasion to revitalise lives through prayers and reverence for rivers and all living beings, he stated. On this day, lakhs of people take holy dip in the sacred rivers, he added. He wished that these festivals usher in prosperity, tranquility and happiness in the country. UNI
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