NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Makar Sankranti greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka through a special letter on Wednesday.
Makar Sankranti, also celebrated as Magh Bihu or Pongal across parts of the country, is the harvest festival that showcases the richness of the traditions.
Through these festivals, people celebrate nature, cultural diversity and community harmony. These celebrations are rooted in farming culture and also signify seasonal change.