Koraput District’s Semiliguda Residents Celebrate Makar Sankranti with Great Zeal
Semiliguda, Koraput District, Odisha -(Report chandan Prasad ) January 13, 2025 The residents of Semiliguda in Koraput district of Odisha came together to celebrate the festive occasion of Makar Sankranti, also known as Pongal in some parts of the country, with great enthusiasm and fervor.The celebrations began with traditional rituals and prayers, followed by the exchange of greetings and sweets among friends and family. The locals also participated in traditional games and activities, such as kite-flying and bonfires, marking the beginning of the harvest season.
The festival, which marks the sun’s journey into the northern hemisphere, is a significant event in the cultural calendar of Odisha. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the arrival of longer days.The Semiliguda residents celebrated the occasion with traditional dishes, including makar chaula (a sweet dish made from rice and sesame seeds) and other local delicacies.The celebrations were marked by a sense of community and togetherness, with people from all walks of life coming together to revel in the festive spirit.
*Wishing everyone a Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Bhogi!*
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