We publish here an extract from the book which relates how the family celebrated the festival of Thai Pongal in their village ... Like in all festivals and sometimes on auspicious days too a ...

My first memories of Pongal are synonymous with the ‘Pongal test match’ at the MA Chidambaram stadium. The Indian equivalent of the boxing day match when almost without exception, Chennai would host a ...

The four-day harvest festival is observed by Tamil and Telugu community as a thanksgiving to the harvest. Since southern India is also largely based on agriculture, Pongal conveniently becomes a ...

Pongal 2025 Kolam Designs : Discover beautiful Kolam designs for apartment dwellers Thai Pongal is a traditional Tamil festival. This year, Thai Pongal falls on Tuesday, January 14th. Pongal is ...

It is a four-day festival celebrated by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka as Pongal. The celebrations begin on January 15 and last until January 18. It is also celebrated as Magh Bihu in Assam ...

Mattu Pongal is the third day of the four-day Pongal festival, which is primarily ... their gratitude by giving their cattle a bath and decorating them with garlands of flowers and colored beads.

She shares the significance of the four-day Pongal festival, highlighting its focus on gratitude, prosperity, and joy. The celebration draws families together, with traditional rituals and meals.

Bhogi / Bogi, which falls on January 14th this year, marks the beginning of the Pongal festival celebrations ... lamps and fresh flowers are used in home decorations. Day 2: Surya Pongal The ...

Pongal, a four-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God is held in the mid of January. This year, it will be celebrated on January 14. According to tradition, the festival marks the end of ...

Bhogi Pongal is the first ... A harvest festival wouldn't be the same without lighting bonfires, indulging in spicy seasonal foods and decorating homes with exquisite flower arrangements.