Pongal is a four day celebration with each day having its own unique traditions. These days are celebrated as Bhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal, with specific rituals ...

Pongal, Tamil Nadu's cherished harvest festival, is a vibrant four-day-long celebration of gratitude, abundance, and togetherness. Each day brings its own unique rituals and customs, from honoring ...

Many legends are steeped with Pongal, including the tale of Nandi, Lord Shiva’s bull. Lord Shiva once asked Nandi to go down to Earth and preach a message to people that they should take a bath every ...

At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household.

It is a festival of happiness, joy, peace and prosperity. Thai Pongal is a celebration by Hindus to thank the “Sun God”, mother nature and the various farm animals who help to contribute to a ...

As the harvest season begins, Southern India bursts into life with the vibrant celebrations of Pongal, a festival dedicated to expressing gratitude for nature's abundance. Starting with Bhogi Pongal ...

Who says traditions are outdated and festivals are boring? Here are ways to change your kid's mind. Read more at straitstimes ...

The celebrations are rich with rituals, traditions, and customs that highlight the reverence for animals, particularly cattle, in Tamil culture. The year, Mattu Pongal is being celebrated on ...

Brands seamlessly integrate into every aspect of the Pongal celebration. FMCG brands find their place on dining tables, offering essentials for festive feasts. Paint and home renovation brands ...

Pongal is one of the most cherished festivals in India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant harvest celebration that marks the end of the winter solstice and the start of the sun's journey ...

On 18 January 2025, the Nottingham Tamil Kuzhumam (RCN 1205049) – NTK orchestrated a spectacular Pongal ( harvest ) festival at Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre, bringing together over 75 families in a ...