“Bhogi likely originated Pongal from the worship ... vazhthu’ too have their roots in the 2,000-year-old Sangam poems. “The edible pongal, as an offering, isn’t new either, appearing ...

As the sun rises and the first light of the festival brightens the skies, the day of Bhogi arrives with its own distinct warmth and spirit. Bhogi, celebrated on the first day of the four-day ...

Bhogi festival is celebrated on January 13 every year. As India gears up for the harvest season, the southern states mark the beginning of Pongal festivities with Bhogi, the first of the four-day ...

Bhogi, the first day of the Pongal celebrations, is a time to embrace renewal, discard the old, and welcome positivity. Share the joy of this auspicious day with your loved ones through these ...

Happy Bhogi Pongal Wishes, Greetings, Messages for Family: Here are warm Bhogi wishes and heartfelt messages to share with your loved ones. (Freepik) Bhogi Pongal 2025 Best Wishes, Quotes ...

Bhogi, celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marks the first day of the Pongal festival, dedicated to Lord Indra. Rituals like cleaning homes, Bhogi Mantalu, and ...

Bhogi Pandigai, the first day of the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu, is centered around renewal, community, and gratitude. Celebrated on January 13, 2025, it involves cleansing rituals, bonfires to ...

Bhogi is a festival that signifies the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of the harvest season. As people gather around bonfires to celebrate new beginnings, let’s take a moment ...

District Collector Kranti Kumar Pati has asked the public to refrain from burning old things on Bhogi, i.e., on Monday. The practice of burning old things such as furniture and old tyres in the ...

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People throughout South India, at the dawning of January 13, 2025, will witness a spectacular view under the warm first rays of the sun for the Bhogi ceremony that officially initiates Pongal - an ...