PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF BAISAKHI, VISHU, VISHUV, BOHAG BIHU, POILA BOISHAKH, MESHADI, VAISHAKHADI AND PUTHANDU

**Summary of Presidential Greetings for Harvest Festivals** **Issuer:** President's Secretariat (via PIB Delhi) **Release Date:** April 13, 2026, 7:11 PM **Release ID:** 2251651 **Overview** The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, issued a formal message extending greetings and best wishes to Indian citizens at home and abroad on the eve of several regional festivals, including Baisakhi, Vishu, Vishuv, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, and Puthandu. These festivals are scheduled for celebration on April 14 and 15, 2026. **Key Themes and Objectives** * **Commemoration of Harvest:** The President highlighted that these festivals are celebrated in various forms across India to mark the harvest season. * **Gratitude:** The message emphasized expressing gratitude toward "Mother Earth" and the nation’s "Annadata" farmers. * **National Identity:** The celebrations are described as reflections of India’s rich cultural heritage, agricultural traditions, and inherent unity. * **Social Aspiration:** The President expressed hope that the festivities would bring prosperity and inspire citizens to contribute significantly to the development of the nation and society. **Administrative Details** * **Identifier:** MJPS/PRK * **Visitor Counter:** 405 (at time of release) * **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Kannada.

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