Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the harvest festivals Makar Sankranti and Pongal.While some places observed Makar Sankranti on Wednesday, many in Uttar Pradesh are celebrating it on Thursday.
"On this auspicious occasion
of the sacred festival 'Makar Sankranti,' dedicated to the worship of the public faith and the universal father Lord Sun, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees who take a holy dip in the sacred confluence (of rivers) to earn the benefits of virtue," the chief minister said.