celebrating Uttarayana
On January 14, Lutyens’ Delhi had a different colour to it.
The bungalows of some of the Ministers were decorated and lit to celebrate
Makar Sankranti. The celebrations seemed to signal markedly that the BJP is
ruling the nation. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the
zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It’s believed
that the sun ends its southward journey (Sanskrit: Dakshinayana) at the
Tropic of Capricorn, and starts moving northward (Sanskrit: Uttarayaana)
towards the Tropic of Cancer. It’s considered very auspicious among Hindus.
Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar celebrated with fanfare. Bhajan
singers were invited especially from Gwalior. There was, admittedly, no VVIP or
VIP culture evident: Tomar’s admirers and supporters were coming and meeting
the minister. Secretary of Mines Balvinder Kumar, Secretary of Steel Aruna
Sundararajan and SAIL Chairman PK Singh were present. There was seating for
dining and typically traditional vegetarian food was served. Tomar personally
supervised the arrangements. Walking distance away, at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road,
M Venkaiah Naidu was celebrating Makar Sankranti in the august company of
Narendra Modi with half the Cabinet in attendance. Lutyens’ Delhi seems
to be witnessing a change of culture!
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