This Margazhi morning sent me into a state of nostalgia as I drew a simple ezhai kolam in my apartment corridor. It brought back all those fond times and tiny tales told to me by family elders during ...

Early in the morning during festivals, many Indian homes wake up to patterns forming quietly at the doorstep. White powder falls in steady lines. Dots appear fi ...

Pongal 2023: The festival of harvest will be celebrated between January 15-18. Pongal celebrations will take place with full enthusiasm in South Indian states, especially in Tamil Nadu. Those who are ...

Happy Pongal 2022: Amid Covid third wave, India is gearing up to mark the festival of Pongal, which is celebrated in rural as well as urban areas with equal fervour as it is harvest festival for ...

Pongal, the much-loved harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is more than just cooking sweet Pongal and offering thanks to the Sun God. It is also about bringing the spirit of abundance, gratitude, and ...

The festival which dates back to at least 2,000 years begins with Bhogi Pongal, followed by Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. During the four-day-long celebration, people convey their ...

The art and science of kolam keep youngsters busy in the lockdown period, while kolam enthusiasts like Thilagalakshmi Sridharan is using it to spread awareness on the importance of washing hands and ...