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In Photos: PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti

Updated On: 15 January, 2026 03:12 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday fed cows at his residence in the national capital on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Pics/PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday fed cows at his residence in the national capital on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Pics/PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday fed cows at his residence in the national capital on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Pics/PTI)
<p>In the photos, the Prime Minister is seen feeding cows on the lawn at his residence</p>

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In the photos, the Prime Minister is seen feeding cows on the lawn at his residence

<p>A prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees make offerings to the Hindu deity Surya on Makar Sankranti. The day marks the first day of the sun`s transit into the Makara, marking the end of the winter solstice and the start of longer days</p>

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A prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees make offerings to the Hindu deity Surya on Makar Sankranti. The day marks the first day of the sun`s transit into the Makara, marking the end of the winter solstice and the start of longer days

<p>The festival is known by various names in different parts of the country, such as Pongal, Bihu, and Maghi. Devotees in several parts of the country performed rituals at different ghats</p>

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The festival is known by various names in different parts of the country, such as Pongal, Bihu, and Maghi. Devotees in several parts of the country performed rituals at different ghats

<p>Also known to strengthen the bond of friendship, this festival is all about making khichdi, kite flying, sesame sweets, and coconut laddoos</p>

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Also known to strengthen the bond of friendship, this festival is all about making khichdi, kite flying, sesame sweets, and coconut laddoos

<p>Makar Sankranti marks a message that the winter season is now clearly leaving</p>

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Makar Sankranti marks a message that the winter season is now clearly leaving

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