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 ...

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 ...

Visitors can activate the installation by shouting “Pongalo Pongal!” The pot responds by dispensing a gift for each ...

The dish is cooked in a pot and is served hot with coconut chutney or sambar. Ven Pongal is a significant part of the harvest festival since it is believed that cooking rice till it overflows the ...

On Pongal, Tamil families perform traditional rituals, honoring their heritage and evolving customs. Celebrations are richly ...

Ilamaran, 35, a potter, said, “My family alone make more than 2,000 to 3,000 pots every year for Pongal festival ... the speed than other district pot makers, they did not want to compromise ...

Pongal is a four-day-long Hindu festival dedicated to thanking nature for a bountiful harvest. Among these days, Thai Pongal, celebrated on the second day, holds the most significance. It is also ...

Pongal was made with rice, jaggery, pulses, cardamom and cashew nuts in a traditional clay pot, signifying the festival. The festival is celebrated every year at VIT with the participation of ...

If you’re like me, finding the correct lid for the pot you’re using can feel like trying to fit a piece in a puzzle. No matter how many times you go through and straighten up the cupboard ...

This hearty, healthy pot-roast chicken recipe from Dr Rupy minimises ... Lay the chicken on top and cover with the lid. Set the casserole over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, until you hear the ...

is a staple dish during the Pongal time. Often prepared in a traditional clay pot, the delicacy is offered as a prasadam in temples after the pujas. Thayir Sadam, or curd rice is so loved by people ...

Of all the festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Pongal holds a special place. Like most harvest festivals across India, Pongal coincides with the beginning of the six-month northward journey of the sun ...