Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shares Makar Sankranti Message
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings for Makar Sankranti and the Khichdi festival to the people of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He called the festival a vital part of India's ancient cultural heritage.
Celebrating Diversity Across Indian States
The Chief Minister highlighted how Makar Sankranti unites the nation under different names and customs. He provided specific examples of regional celebrations.
- In Tamil Nadu, people celebrate it as Pongal.
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana know it as Sankranti.
- Assam observes the festival as Magh Bihu.
- Punjab and Haryana mark the day as Lohri.
- Gujarat calls it Uttarayan.
- Maharashtra celebrates Til Sankranti.
- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar honor the tradition as the Khichdi festival.
This beautiful diversity powerfully demonstrates India's cultural unity and social harmony, stated CM Yogi Adityanath.
Astrological Significance and Symbolic Meaning
The Chief Minister explained the astronomical event behind Makar Sankranti. On this day, the Sun God transitions from Sagittarius into Capricorn and begins its northward journey.
Indian tradition views the Sun's northward movement as a highly auspicious symbol. It represents positivity, new consciousness, and fresh beginnings.
This celestial shift carries a profound message, he remarked. It guides us from darkness toward light, from inertia to purposeful action, and from negative thoughts to positive energy.
Magh Mela and Traditional Observances
CM Yogi Adityanath also spoke about the grand Magh Mela organized during this period. He noted that lakhs of devotees will take a sacred bath at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj throughout the Magh month.
Beyond Prayagraj, the festival holds special importance across various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Holy river baths, acts of charity, and worship ceremonies strengthen the spirit of social goodwill and public service.
A Call for Reverent Celebration
The Chief Minister concluded with an appeal to all citizens. He urged people to celebrate Makar Sankranti and the Khichdi festival with traditional reverence and mutual harmony.
He emphasized the importance of social responsibility during the festivities. Let us all become partners in further strengthening our state's rich cultural traditions, CM Yogi Adityanath said.
