India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to my brothers and sisters, particularly our farming community, on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu, Kanuma, Uttarayan, Tusu Parab and other harvest festivals celebrated across the country around this time,.
Observed under different names and customs in different regions of our country, these festivals herald the change of seasons, the Sun's northward journey, and the harvest of crops nurtured through months of dedication and hard work. Together, they reflect India's enduring civilisational bond with agriculture and nature, and highlight the unity that underpins our rich diversity.
This season remind...