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PM Modi said Pongal has grown into a global celebration, marked with enthusiasm by the Tamil community and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File image/Reuters)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described Pongal as a “deeply warming festival” that offers important lessons on living in harmony with nature, family and society, as he extended greetings to people celebrating the harvest festival in India and across the world.
In his message, the Prime Minister said Pongal has grown into a global celebration, marked with enthusiasm by the Tamil community and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide.
“Sharing this festival with all of you is an honour,” PM Modi said, adding that Pongal reflects the joy, values and cultural depth of Tamil society.
Highlighting the significance of the festival, PM Modi said Pongal celebrates the hard work of farmers and expresses gratitude to the land and the Sun, which sustain life.
He noted that the festival underlines the need to maintain a balanced relationship between nature, family and the larger community.
Recalling his engagement with Tamil culture over the past year, the Prime Minister said he had the opportunity to take part in several cultural events.
He cited his visit to the 1,000-year-old Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu, his participation in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, and his recent visit to Rameshwaram to inaugurate the Pamban Bridge, where he said he once again witnessed the richness and greatness of Tamil heritage.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “It has also been a very pleasant experience for me that last year I got the opportunity to participate in several programs related to Tamil culture. I offered prayers at the thousand-year-old Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in… pic.twitter.com/4IdZOR9z4o— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2026
Pongal, one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu, marks the beginning of the Sun’s six-month northward journey, known as Uttarayana.
Celebrated annually around January 14, the day is considered auspicious in the Hindu calendar as it signals the Sun’s transition into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
The harvest festival is also observed by Tamil communities in several countries, reflecting its cultural and spiritual significance beyond India.
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January 14, 2026, 10:55 IST
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