New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the rich legacy of Tamil culture, stating that it is not confined to Tamil Nadu alone but is a shared heritage of the entire country.

Addressing a Pongal celebration event at Union Minister L. Murugan's residence in the national capital, the Prime Minister said that festivals like Pongal strengthen the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."

"Tamil culture is not limited to Tamil Nadu alone; it is a shared heritage of the entire nation of India. In fact, it is a shared legacy of all humanity. When I speak of the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, festivals like Pongal make this sentiment even stronger," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister noted that Pongal ha...