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 ...

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 ...

In other words, Thai Pongal means the preparation and enjoyment of the first meal of the year with hopes and aspirations. In a sense, this is a celebration of the previous year’s achievements ...

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 ...

No Pongal celebration is complete without indulging in traditional delicacies like sweet and savoury Pongal, representing the festival's essence. These dishes, prepared with fresh harvest ...

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 ...

This year's festival, themed "Pongal Perpaduan" (Unity in Pongal), brought Malaysians together to honour gratitude, tradition, and community spirit, celebrating harmony in diversity. At the ...

Though Pongal was celebrated on Jan 14 this year with the last day on Thursday, the church traditionally celebrates it on Sunday to allow for better community participation. Father Dominic encouraged ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A tapestry of Malaysia's rich cultural heritage came to life at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Bukit Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) during the ...