Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Oriya New Year, Tamil New Year Puthandu, Mahavir Jayanti and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti. “Happy Baisakhi to all. I pray that this festival brings forth the spirit of happiness and prosperity in our lives. May everyone be blessed with success and prosperity,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
Baisakhi marks the beginning of the spring season. Vaisakhi or Baisakhi is also known as the harvest season of India. The festival of Baisakhi is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in the state of Punjab and Haryana. This day also marks the beginning of a new year. Many Hindus believe that Baisakhi is the first day of the new year according to the Hindu calendar, however, it is not a universally accepted date. The festival of Baisakhi also has religious significance. read more
Extending greetings on the Assamese New Year, Modi tweeted, “Happy Bohag Bihu! The special celebration showcases the vibrant Assamese culture. May this Bihu bring happiness and good health to everyone’s lives.”
Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu is celebrated annually in the second week of April, which marks the timing of the harvest season. Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. This festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm by the members of the Assamese community in Assam and Northeast India. Bohag or Rongali Bihu is also known as Jaat Bihu. read more
Wishing people a Happy Tamil New Year, Modi tweeted: “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Puthandu.”
The people of Tamil community celebrate their new year on 14th April. Tamil New Year’s day is known as Puthandu. Puthandu is also commonly known as Varsha Peerappu. It is also celebrated by members of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and those located elsewhere in the world. Puthandu marks the arrival of spring. Tamil New Year is celebrated in the month of Chithirai according to the Tamil solar calendar and falls on the same date as the Hindu lunar calendar. It is interesting to note that Puthandu falls on the same day every year. read more
On the occasion of Odisha New Year, he tweeted: “Happy Odia New Year! May the coming year be filled with happiness and good health.”
Sharing a video on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti, Modi wrote: “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. He has made an indelible contribution to the progress of India. It is a day to reiterate our commitment to fulfill their dreams for our country.”
Marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the first Law Minister of India, April 14 is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti. Regarded as the father of the Indian Constitution, it was under the chairmanship of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar that the world’s longest written constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Ambedkar Jayanti is also celebrated to remember the dedication of the jurist in fighting social evils like caste discrimination and oppression. He strongly opposed the caste system and tried to eradicate it from the society. read more
Tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. He has made an indelible contribution to the progress of India. It is a day to reiterate our commitment to fulfill their dreams for our country. pic.twitter.com/mLTgmJ8tNi— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 14 April 2022
Congratulating him on Mahavir Jayanti, he tweeted: “Wishing you all a very Happy Mahavir Jayanti. We remember the great teachings of Lord Mahavir, especially on peace, compassion and brotherhood. ,
Happy Mahavir Jayanti to all of you. We remember the great teachings of Lord Mahavira, especially the emphasis on peace, compassion and brotherhood. pic.twitter.com/CyKPtNPKZi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 14 April 2022
Mahavir Jayanti, an important festival for the people of Jainism, is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last spiritual leader of Jainism. This year Mahavir Jayanti is falling on April 14, whereas people celebrated the festival on April 25 last year. Mahavir Jayanti also marks the 13th day of the month of Chaitra of the Hindu calendar. On the auspicious day of Mahavir Jayanti, let us know about this festival, its history and importance. read more
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