Archive · 14 Jan 2026
India Celebrates Harvest Festivals with Unity
India is celebrating several harvest festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu (also called Bhogali Bihu).
President Murmu and other leaders wished everyone happiness and prosperity, talking about how these festivals bring people together.
In Assam, farmers are growing more sugarcane because of research and good markets.
They make a special sweet called gur, which is very popular.
The festivals include big feasts, bonfires, and special foods.
These celebrations remind everyone of the importance of farming and working together.
President Murmu and other leaders extended greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, emphasizing unity and agricultural traditions.
Magh Bihu in Assam marks the end of the harvest season with community feasts and the burning of structures made of hay and bamboo.
Sugarcane farming is reviving in Assam due to research and market demand, with gur (jaggery) production gaining popularity.
Farmers in Assam are successfully producing gur and bottled sugarcane juice, earning good profits.
Assam Governor and Chief Minister highlighted the cultural significance of Bhogali Bihu and the importance of staying rooted in cultural heritage.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Farmers, Researchers
- What
- Extended greetings for harvest festivals and highlighted the revival of sugarcane farming
- When
- Tuesday, January 13
- Where
- India, primarily Assam
- Why
- To celebrate agricultural traditions, unity, and the economic benefits of sugarcane cultivation
Government and Political Leaders
Farmers and Researchers
Festival Significance
Government and Political Leaders
Emphasize cultural heritage, unity, and prosperity.
Farmers and Researchers
Highlight the revival of sugarcane farming and economic benefits.
- Festivals Celebrated
- Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu)
- President's Message
- Symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity
- Union Home Minister's Message
- Lohri is a symbol of enthusiasm, zeal, and new energy
- Congress President's Message
- Lohri is a festival of joy and celebration
- Magh Bihu Significance
- Marks the end of the harvest season in Assam
- Lohri Celebrations
- Bonfires, traditional foods, and folk songs in northern India
- Sugarcane Cultivation
- Revival in Assam due to research and market demand
- Gur Production
- Historical significance and current market success
Sources
President Murmu extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu greetings
Assam Guv, CM extend greetings on Bhogali Bihu
Bhogali Bihu’s sweet link: Gur revives sugarcane farming in Assam
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Andhra Pradesh Celebrates Bhogi With Traditional Bonfires, Devotion & Fervour
Andhra celebrates Bhogi with devotion, traditional fervour
'Deeply Warming Festival': PM Modi Says Pongal Shows Way To Maintain Balance Between Nature, Family
Pongal shining symbol of richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Modi extends Pongal greetings to Tamil Nadu and global Tamil community
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