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Pongal synonymous with vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu: PM Modi, CM Stalin, other leaders congratulate – India Times Hindi News

January 14, 2022
Henry Club

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Pongal.

“Pongal is a festival of Tamils, and the festival is embedded in the cultural ethos of Tamils. Tamils ​​consider agriculture not a profession but their culture. Saint Thiruvalluvar described agriculture as the main aspect of the people. We celebrate this festival as an occasion to thank farmers and cattle,” the chief minister said.

“After assuming charge, I am dedicating every moment for your (people’s) welfare and have earned accolades from people for achieving many achievements within eight months,” he said in an official release.

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The Chief Minister appealed to the people to celebrate the festival at their respective homes and avoid gathering in large numbers so that its spread can be stopped. COVID-19,

Stalin along with his wife Durga paid floral tributes to former chief minister and DMK leader Mohd. Karunanidhi At the latter’s residence at Gopalapuram. Stalin also visited the memorial of former DMK leader Annadurai.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Greeted the people of Tamil Nadu on Friday on the occasion of Pongal.

In a tweet, Modi said, Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu. On this special occasion, my greetings to all and especially to the Tamil people spread across the world. I pray that our relationship with nature and the spirit of brotherhood in our society deepen.”

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and his wife Usha Naidu celebrated Bhogi Pongal at their residence in Chennai.

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On the eve of Pongal, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi had said, “On the joyous occasion of Pongal and Makar Sankranti, I extend my best wishes and best wishes to our brothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu. Pongal festival is a festival of harvest and thanks to the Sun God for giving us life, energy and vitality.”

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“This festival, on this day, is celebrated in all parts of the country from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and from Kutch to Kamrup with regional variations, though all rooted in the shared cultural spirituality of India – reflecting the inherent unity of our rich diversity. People,” he said in a message from the Raj Bhavan.

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor said, “I urge my brothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu to follow the COVID protocol and stay safe while celebrating this beautiful Pongal.”

Makkala Nidhi Mayyam president and actor Kamal Hassan, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, AIADMK coordinator O and other leaders panneerselvam, Joint Coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami, VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan, Dravida Kazhagam President K Veeramani, and BJP State President K Annamalai also congratulated.

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated Pongal at her residence in Chennai.

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Tamil Nadu celebrated Pongal, the harvest festival from January 14 to January 17 this year. All Pongal festival celebrations organized by both government and private organizations were postponed due to the increase in the Covid-19 cases in the state.

Earlier this week, the state government Traditional bull-taming sport is allowed During Jallikattu Pongal festival, but under stringent security norms. The events were held at Avaniapuram (on January 14), Palamedu (January 15) and Alanganallur in Madurai. Alanganallur Jallikattu will be held on January 17 instead of 16, when a complete lockdown will be imposed to contain the spread of the infection. coronavirus,

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