PM Modi extends greetings on the Pongal. PM says the festival depicts ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, I wish you all a very happy Pongal! PM extends greetings to countrymen.
PM further said that more than three crore farmers in the country are involved in the production of Shree Anna(mille grains). If we promote Shree Anna, then it directly benefits 3 crore farmers farmers.
PM Modi also enjoyed a cultural program at the residence of Murgan on the pious occasion of Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamils. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, nature, and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest.
Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, which is considered an auspicious month.