It is a festival of happiness, joy, peace and prosperity. Thai Pongal is a celebration by Hindus to thank the “Sun God”, mother nature and the various farm animals who help to contribute to a ...

In other words, Thai Pongal means the preparation and enjoyment of the first meal of the year with hopes and aspirations. In a sense, this is a celebration of the previous year’s achievements ...

Pongal is a four day celebration with each day having its own unique traditions. These days are celebrated as Bhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal, with specific rituals ...

The traditional Thai Pongal festival, a celebration of the harvest, was observed at the Prime Minister’s Office on January 14 under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya. The event ...

As the harvest season begins, Southern India bursts into life with the vibrant celebrations of Pongal, a festival dedicated to expressing gratitude for nature's abundance. Starting with Bhogi Pongal ...

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

Thai Pongal (Second Day ... Regional Variations - While the core of Pongal celebrations is the same, different regions have their own unique rituals. For example, in some places, people celebrate ...

The traditional Thai Pongal festival, a celebration of the harvest, was observed at the Prime Minister’s Office on January 14 under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya. The event ...

"Thai Pongal is a celebration of nature and community. Over four days, families and friends will come together to decorate their homes with colourful patterns, offer prayers, and share Pongal ...

The Thai Pongal Festival, commemorating Thai Pongal Day which fell on January 14, was celebrated with great festivity on Friday at the Parliament premises under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath ...

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 ...

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, we join Tamil communities across Canada in celebrating Thai Pongal, also known as the harvest festival. The four-day celebration takes place after the ...