Pan-Indian solar festival of harvest,
Transition of the sun, Sagittarius to Capricorn,
It also marks a new beginning, a new quest,
Many names according to one's belief and tradition.
A social festivities with colourful decorations,
Once in a 12 year cycle celebrated as Kumbha Mela,
Thanksgiving with variety of rituals and traditions,
A prayer to the Sun, bathe at river Ganga & Yamuna, real gala.
Makara Sankranti, Pedda Panduga, Pongal, Magh Bihu
A Magha Mela with various names in India,
An auspicious festival, for blessing, people stand in que,
Celebrated by few other countries across Asia.
Suggi, harvest festival for Karnataka farmers,
Ellu Birodhu, a mixture of jaggery with sesame seeds,
A symbol of good luck and prosperity and to immerse,
A Feast for the Senses, so keep aside all your greed.
Experience the distinctive charm across all states,
A heartfelt tribute to our rich cultural heritage,
A mix of traditional music, dance and cultural activities,
Filled with blessing and happiness for all, engage.
To honor Sun God to pay tribute for his grace,
And energy that has enabled life and food on earth,
Doesn't matter what caste one is nor religion or race,
It is a way of showing our thanks to nature for its worth.
By
Sanji-Paul Arvind
14-Jan-2025
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