Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended a programme on Pongal celebrations on the residence of MoS L Murugan in Delhi at the moment, gifted his shawl to a young singer as a particular gesture for her heartfelt performance on the occasion.
As quickly she sang a tune – ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram…’, PM Modi, in a shock transfer, referred to as the woman off the stage and felicitated her with a shawl he wore. The artiste touched PM Modi’s toes and the PM blessed her.
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In his handle on the Pongal celebrations, PM Modi mentioned festive fervour marked each house in Tamil Nadu and wished pleasure, prosperity and contentment within the lives of all of the folks.
He mentioned the competition of Pongal displays the nationwide spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and the identical emotive connection might be witnessed in Kashi-Tamil and Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam.
Drawing similarities to India’s variety with ‘Kolam,’ the prime minister mentioned that when each nook of the nation connects emotionally with one another, the nation’s energy seems in a brand new kind.
Considered as a welcome image and an indication of auspiciousness, Kolam is a well-liked artwork kind, which entails making drawings on the bottom –at the doorway portion to the house– utilizing quite a lot of rice flour.
PM Modi mentioned, “The festival of Pongal reflects the national spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. ” The similar spirit will be witnessed within the custom began by Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam which data enthusiastic participation of Tamil folks in giant numbers. The prime minister mentioned, “This feeling of unity is the biggest force to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The main element of the Panch Pran that I have invoked from the Red Fort is to energize the unity of the country and to strengthen the unity.”
Quoting saint poet Thiruvalluvar, the prime minister underscored the function of educated residents, trustworthy businessmen and good crop in nation-building. During Pongal, contemporary crop is obtainable to God which places ‘Annadata Kisans’ on the centre of this festive custom. He underlined the agricultural, crop and farmer connection of each competition of India.
Recalling one in all his speeches that dwelt on the connection between millets and Tamil traditions, he expressed happiness that there’s a ‘new consciousness’ in regards to the ‘superfood Shri Anna’ (millets) and lots of youth have taken up startup ventures on millets.
‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, a Central authorities initiative, stands for unity and goals at enhancing interplay between folks residing in varied states/UTs and selling mutual understanding. The harvest competition of Pongal can be celebrated on January 15.
(With ANI companies)
