At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household.

Swiggy Instamart introduced an interactive Pongal pot installation at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai from January 14 to 17, 2025. The life-sized installation blends the Pongal tradition of ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of South India, is a time for joy, gratitude, and vibrant celebrations. Decorating homes for Pongal is an integral part of the festivities, adding to the festive cheer ...

Sending love and warm wishes to my family and friends this Pongal. May the overflowing Pongal pot bring you endless happiness and abundance. Celebrate this harvest festival with love, laughter ...

Fresh turmeric, tied to the Pongal pot, represents courage and sacrifice with its vibrant hue and healing properties. Sesame seeds, believed to embody immortality, are linked to Lord Vishnu's divine ...

Pongal Putham (New Pot) – Symbolising prosperity, a traditional clay pot or a modern ceramic pot is a perfect gift to celebrate the harvest. You can even customise it with a personal touch.

On the day of Surya Pongal, it is important to cook the new rice. Every house cooks a pot of new rice with milk and when the milk boils over the pot, family members shout "Pongal-o-Pongal".

Though Pongal was celebrated on Jan 14 this year with the last day on Thursday, the church traditionally celebrates it on Sunday to allow for better community participation. Father Dominic encouraged ...

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural performances, and a communal feast, highlighting gratitude and unity.

At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household. But in Chettinad households ...

A sweet dish-Pongal-which is a mixture of new rice, along with milk, jaggery, and cardamom, is prepared in a pot during these festive days. Here are some of the messages, wishes, quotes ...

This is also the most important day of the festival. When the milk boils over the pot, family members shout “Pongalo Pongal!" The Pongal is then offered to the Sun God first and then people eat it.