During the celebrations in Hindu temples and Christian churches, school material was handed out to 175 pupils from the disadvantaged Malaiyaha community. The initiative, by the Voice of Plantation ...

Marking the Tamil month of Thai, it honours the Sun God and features four days of unique ritualsBhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Victory Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki ...

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris celebrated Thai Pongal on 14 th January 2013 with the participation of its staff and members of the Sri Lankan diaspora. The Embassy premises were decorated according ...

Mattu Pongal 2025 is being celebrated today, January 15(Photos: X/smrititnfc, SatsangTweets) Also an important subtext of the festival is the day marking the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai ...

Happy Thai Pongal 2025 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Photos, Images: Thai Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide, marks the ...

Fascinated by the region's rich heritage, ancient language, and traditions, he traveled to Tirunelveli to experience the vibrant Pongal festival firsthand. Accompanied by his friend Ramkumar ...

(250114) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People light oil lamps in a temple during the festival of Thai Pongal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2025. People celebrate Thai Pongal during the ...

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 winter solstice and marks the time for ...

Each day of Pongal has unique significance: Bhogi Pongal is for discarding old items and welcoming new beginnings. Thai Pongal honours the Sun God with offerings of sweet Pongal. Mattu Pongal ...

Colombo, Sri Lanka - January 14, 2025 Tamil Hindu devotees and priests in Colombo prepared a traditional rice dish known as 'Pongal' on Tuesday in celebration of the Thai Pongal Hindu festival.