Shilpa Shetty enjoys Tilgul, wishes Happy Makar Sankranti and Pongal with adorable video: Watch

Published on: Jan 14, 2022, 14:53:39 IST

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Shilpa Shetty enjoys Tilgul, wishes Happy Makar Sankranti and Pongal with adorable video: Watch

Shilpa Shetty took to Instagram today to post an adorable video of herself wishing fans Happy Makar Sankranti. She also offered viewers Tilgul, a sweet dish made of sesame seeds and jaggery, and asked people to speak sweetly.

Actor and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra has a special wish for her fans today, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal. The star took to Instagram on January 14 to post an adorable video of herself extending her warm wishes to her followers and asking them to speak sweetly like the sweet dishes of the festival.

Shilpa, who is married to Raj Kundra, posted the video with the caption, "May the harvest festival reap you all the love, blessings, and happiness that you deserve. Happy Makar Sankranti and Happy Pongal to everyone." It shows the star with on-point make-up, wearing a hot pink ensemble featuring a front knot and cut-out details.

The video begins with Shilpa looking away from the camera. Then, she turns to excitedly wish everyone watching and offer them Tilgul - a sweet dish made from sesame seeds and jaggery during Makar Sankranti celebrations. The star can be seen holding a plateful of Tilgul in the video. She says, "Happy Makar Sankranti. Tilgul ghya god god bola." Loosely translated, the line means have this sweet (Tilgul) and speak sweetly, leaving all grudges and bitterness of the past.

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ALSO READ | Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations

Makar Sankranti is being celebrated today, January 14, all over the country. It is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, known by different names in different regions. However, the spirit of the festival remains the same.

Makar Sankranti is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and marks the sun's transit into Makara (Capricorn) raashi (zodiac sign). It marks the beginning of the harvest season when people worship new crops and share them with delight.

On the other hand, Pongal is a four-day-long festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and dedicate to the Sun God. It usually falls in January when crops like rice, turmeric, and sugarcane, are harvested. This year, Pongal will be celebrated from January 14 to January 17.

How are you celebrating Makar Sankranti today?

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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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