Over the years, the pond’s water has turned murky and so the family does not use it for cooking ... Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is a time to celebrate the year’s agricultural produce and the hard work of farmers in bringing it to the table. What better way to celebrate than by ...

On Thai Pongal, people cook the traditional dish called Pongal a mixture of rice, milk, and jaggery in a clay pot outdoors, often under the sun. The dish is then offered to the Sun God as a gesture of ...

John, a 69-year-old from Chicago, embraced Tamil traditions during Pongal in Tirunelveli, witnessing the festive spirit, cooking rituals, and the deep cultural significance of the harvest festival.

Pongal began on January 14 and will end on January 17. The second day of Pongal is the most important day of the four-day festival and is known as Surya Pongal. Here's what you know need to know about ...

This is the harvesting season of Paddy. Farmers feel happy about a bountiful harvest. So they celebrate the occasion. ..