Suvendu govt proposes to recognise Gangasagar Mela as ‘national fair’, writes to Center
The letter detailed that Gangasagar Mela is one of the oldest, largest and most important religious events in the country.
The letter detailed that Gangasagar Mela is one of the oldest, largest and most important religious events in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today fed cows on the lawn at his residence in New Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
HYDRAA, which has been removing encroachments and reclaiming the lakes dotting Hyderabad, once again held kite festivals to celebrate the occasion.
This year, the unusual gathering of top political leaders at the feast hosted by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president, Tej Pratap Yadav, created ripples across political and media circles in Patna.
Officials said around 60 lakh devotees had taken the holy dip in the Ganges by 5 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Ekadashi. The Makar Sankranti festival will begin after midnight and continue for two days.
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, asserting that the festivals are symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity.
The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops.
Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.
Bollywood’s iconic kite-flying scenes bring vibrant traditions to life, celebrating joy, love, and the festive spirit of Makar Sankranti.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday celebrated Makar Sankranti with residents of Shantiniketan Society in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
