During the celebrations in Hindu temples and Christian churches, school material was handed out to 175 pupils from the ...

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural ...

Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi ...

Thai Pongal in Sri Lanka is more than just a harvest festival—it’s a celebration of life, gratitude, and shared heritage.

Thai Pongal 2025, falling on January 14 ... reflect the deep cultural and agricultural roots of Tamil Nadu. As families gather to honour nature’s blessings, Pongal serves as a reminder of ...

Tamil Nadu's colorful harvest festival Pongal displays different kinds of celebrations in different cities. Every place brings something different to the piety and ritualistic performances, making a ...

The second day of the Pongal festival ... signaling the start of the Tamil month of Thai. The day is packed with rituals and ceremonies, as individuals come together to honor Surya and show ...

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 ...

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thai Pongal: "Today, Tamil communities in Canada and around the world will mark the ...

“Pongal means to “ boil over” or to “flourish” and the word Pongal was derived from the Tamil word, “Pongu”. Thai Pongal is an important religious, social, cultural and mythological festival in Hindu ...

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.

The Government of Canada celebrates Thai Pongal. OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, we join Tamil communities across Canada in celebrating Thai Pongal, also known as the harvest festival.