Dinesh Kumar has been shaping clay since he was young. His hands know the work well. He places the wet clay on the wheel and turns it slowly. It rises into shape with the help of his hands. He keeps ...

Today, Tamil Hindus around the world celebrate Pongal, the harvest festival that expresses gratitude to nature and the sun for a bountiful yield. The festival is synonymous with the humble clay pot, ...

When you travel for Pongal, you witness gratitude in action. You see a culture that values the sun, soil, and animals.

The potters of Dindigul district have urged the State government to include clay pots and clay chulhas (clay stoves) in the pongal gift hamper for distribution to the eligible rice card holders and ...

Celebrate Pongal 2026 by combining traditional rituals with fun family activities. Beyond cooking sweet Pongal and drawing kolams, organize outdoor games like kite flying, tug-of-war, and sack races.

By branding Pongal as a "Dravidian festival", Chief Minister M K Stalin has turned a centuries-old harvest celebration into a ...

While Pongal traditionally falls on Jan. 14, Staten Island’s main community celebration will take place Jan. 24.