<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began on Monday as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture/ The massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage, he added. </p>
<p>”A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony,” he said on X.</p>
<p>Modi said he was happy to see Prayagraj abuzz, with countless people coming there, taking the holy dip and seeking blessings.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! <br /><br />Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and…</p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href=”https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1878639071347761497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>He wished the pilgrims and tourists a wonderful stay.</p>
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<p>President <a title=”Droupadi Murmu” href=”https://news.abplive.com/topic/droupadi-murmu” data-type=”interlinkingkeywords”>Droupadi Murmu</a> also extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of harvest festivals in different parts of the country including Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu on Monday.</p>
<p>In a post on X, the President said that these festivals are a symbol of rich culture. </p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”hi”>लोहड़ी, मकर संक्रांति, पोंगल और माघ बिहु के शुभ अवसर पर मैं, देश और विदेश में रहने वाले सभी भारतीय लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देती हूं।<br />ये पर्व हमारी समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत तथा विविधता में एकता के प्रतीक हैं। भारत के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में मनाए जाने वाले ये त्योहार प्रकृति के…</p>
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href=”https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1878633423142551825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>”On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indian people living in the country and abroad,” she said.</p>
<p>”These festivals are a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and unity in diversity. These festivals celebrated in different regions of India express respect for nature,” she added. </p>
<p>”These festivals related to agriculture are also opportunities to express gratitude to our farmers for their tireless hard work.<br />I wish that this holy festival brings happiness and prosperity in the life of every person,” the post read. </p>