Pongal: A Dravidian Harvest Fiesta; Celebrating Relationship & Prosperity As the day unfolds, families come together to enjoy meals, swap gifts, and participate in traditional games and activities ...

The second of the four-day Pongal festivities – known as Surya Pongal or Thai Pongal – is said to be an important day during the harvest festival. As is common to most South Indian traditions ...

Discover Attukal Pongal, a festival in Trivandrum celebrating womanhood and strength with rituals and traditional food.

"Pongal is not only a celebration of the produce, but also a symbol of gratitude, brotherhood, and unity. On this auspicious day, let us continue to nourish the noble values of unity, mutual respect ...

This pongal on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai (January) done not only in temples, but in homes and humble huts has a special significance and is known as Thai Pongal. Thai is the first month ...

Pongal is the main festival celebrated in Chennai. Pongal is the harvest festival and is celebrated across five days in January. A sweet delicacy made out of rice and jaggery called pongal is ...

Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...