The High Commission of India in Colombo and the Consulate General of India in Jaffna distributed festive kits at a series of celebratory events ahead of the auspicious festival of Pongal, while the ...

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as ... As the day unfolds, families come together to enjoy meals, swap gifts, and participate in traditional games and ...

Sun God is worshipped on Thai or Surya Pongal day. Kolams, or decorative patterns, are drawn at the entrance of the house. Thai Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil auspicious month ...

Pongal is one of the most sacred harvest festivals of Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant celebration honoring the Sun God and offering thanks for a bountiful harvest. This year, the celebrations will be ...

This ritual signifies the renewal of life and a fresh start. The second day, Surya Pongal, is dedicated to the Sun God. People wear new clothes, cook on new stoves, and prepare a special dish ...

Dedicated to Lord Surya, Pongal is a time to thank nature ... thanking nature for its endless gifts. Happy Pongal!" • "Pongal is more than a festival; it is a reminder of our roots, traditions ...

As the Pongal festivities take over, Prabhas' vintage ensemble has set fans ablaze, fueling even greater anticipation for the film's release. In his social media post, the actor wished his fans a ...

Observed the day after Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal 2025 falls on 16th January and marks a time to express gratitude towards the cattle that support agriculture, symbolising prosperity and abundance.

Pongal derives its name from the Tamil word "pongu," meaning "to boil over," symbolising prosperity. Traditionally, it is a time to thank the Sun God, Surya, for a successful harvest season.

The four-day celebration includes Bhogi, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal, each observed with unique traditions and festivities.

In Vedic astrology, Surya or the planet Sun is the king of navagrahas and the lord of the Simha zodiac sign. The Sun is the soul of the universe and governs our consciousness. Sun is in Makara rashi ...