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January 14, 2026 12:08 PM
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a massive influx of devotees was witnessed at major pilgrimage centres across the country, including Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Gangasagar in West Bengal, as people gathered...
January 14, 2026 11:26 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu and expressed hope that the festival would bring peace, good health, and happiness to everyone's lives. In a letter addressed to the...
January 13, 2026 9:29 AM
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings on the occasions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, saying these festivals reflect India’s rich agricultural traditions and the spirit of national unity. In a post on X, the ...
January 24, 2025 1:06 PM
The ongoing Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj has become a remarkable celebration of faith, culture, and meticulous planning, drawing over 10 crore devotees and visitors as of January 23. On Makar Sankranti (January 14), an astounding 3.5 crore devote...
January 16, 2025 9:17 AM
Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati, here on Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh. Over 6 crore devotees have participated in the wor...
January 14, 2025 9:28 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi wished people, hoping it would bring new e...
January 14, 2025 9:15 AM
The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti began as Sadhus from Sadhus of Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswat...
January 13, 2025 10:27 AM
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation and abroad on the joyous occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. In her message, the President highlighted the significance of these festivals...
January 15, 2024 7:11 PM
- By Sweta Singh/Kathmandu/ All India Radio & Doordarshan Makar Sankranti is celebrated across various regions and among ethnic communities in Nepal today. Also popularly called Maghi, the festival is especially observed by the people of the Th...
January 15, 2024 11:15 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes on social media platform X on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. Festivals of harvest - Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu are being celebrated in different ...
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