New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday underscored how the festival of Pongal has evolved into a global celebration embraced by Tamil communities and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide.
In an address on the auspicious occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister said, "Today, Pongal has become a global festival celebrated with enthusiasm by the Tamil community and those who cherish Tamil culture, and I am proudly one among them," he said. Extending his warm wishes to Tamil brothers and sisters across India and the world, he called Pongal a symbol of gratitude towards farmers, the earth, and the sun, and a festival that teaches balance between nature, family, and society.
The Prime Minister reflected on his personal engagem...