Governor And CM Felicitate People On Makar Sankranti
हिमाचल न्यूज़ डेली (Himachal News Daily)
Shimla, 14 January, 2024. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have felicitated the people of the state on Makar Sankranti.
In his felicitation message, the Governor said that this joyous festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. He hoped that the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti would bring prosperity and happiness in the lives of the people of the State.
The Chief Minister while congratulating the people on Makar Sankranti said that this festival has both a seasonal as well as a religious significance. The day marks Lord Surya’s transit into Makara Raashi, or Capricorn zodiac. It is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. He hoped the festival would bring happiness and prosperity to the people of the State.