Today, 15th Jan 2013 ~ is a day of special
significance. After Bhogi and Makara Sankranthi [Pongal], today is dedicated to
the cattle popularly known as ‘Mattu Pongal’.
A day celebrating the cattle,
particularly cows and bulls that play a vital role by working hard to help the
farmers to raise crops on their fields.
The festival is an occasion when the fresh harvests from the fields are
shared in the form of food and sweets not only with the community but also with
animals and birds.
At the National level, 15th Jan is “Army
Day”. Proudly, the Indian Army is
celebrating its 65th Foundation Day today.
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India
The Great Indian Army fights adversities on borders as well
as with natural calamities. The major feature of this army is that it combats
in hot, chilly, temperate, forestry, terrain. One best example is the siachen
glacier where the Indian soldiers guard the border at -80 degree Celsius and
braving the hot climate conditions in the Thar desert ,
at plus 50 degrees. The Army works with
true dedication and spirit of the motto ‘fight to win’. President Pranab
Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister A.K. Antony and
Army Chief General Bikram Singh have greeted the personnel of the Indian Army
on this occasion.
The PM in his message stated “Today, we pay special homage
to those of its members who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country".
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers, who
sacrificed their lives to protect the country. So day, all citizens must pay respects to the
brave men and women who have laid down their lives to safeguard our way of
life. It is time to remember them, to
show that we cherish the memories of the innumerable army men, that we value
their sacrifice and we hail their courage.
With regards – S. Sampathkumar .
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