As the nation celebrates the festivals of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Dia Mirza, among many others extended greetings to the countrymen.Sending best wishes to the fans, family, and friends who have greeted Big B over the occasion, the senior actor took to Twitter and penned a note to thank people on the occasions.

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He noted in Hindi, "I express my gratitude to all those who have sent me personal, happy Makar Sankranti wishes."

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today.@shamitashetty_official.With Gratitude, SSK."Dia Mirza too extended greetings on the festival through a Twitter post.Makar Sankranti is a festival in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the Sun deity Surya, while `Magh Bihu` is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place.Pongal is a four-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.

To mark the festival, the Pongal sweet dish is prepared and is first offered to the Gods and Goddesses followed, sometimes, with an offering to cows. It is then shared with the family. 

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