School Holidays 2025: Several states in India have begun declaring holidays for Makar Sankranti and Pongal. Schools in ... Tamil Nadu and Telangana will enjoy longer holidays, lasting up to ...

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as Thai Pongal, holds the greatest importance among the festivities. This day is set aside for the veneration of the Sun God ...

Known as langa voni in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Pattu pavadai Bhavani ... let’s seek some inspiration for Pongal 2025. Janhvi Kapoor never forgets to showcase her South Indian side ...

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 ...

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.

Devotees all over the country pay respect to Lord Surya, the cosmic reservoir of power ... happiness, and prosperity. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, social visits occupy the entire day ...

immune system and digestive system Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life. It is an important religious, social, cultural and ...

Bhogi Pongal is a significant day in the Pongal celebrations, marking the beginning of the sun's journey towards the northern hemisphere. The day is characterized by the burning of old and ...

As India gears up for the harvest season, the southern states mark the beginning of Pongal festivities ... In Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, families come together to ...

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Pongal is celebrated as Sankranti which is celebrated as a three day festival. Despite a different name, the festival rituals bear resemblance with that of Tamil Nadu.