Many temples in India prepare food that follows old traditions and local customs. These foods are cooked without onion or garlic, and they often include rice, dal, jaggery, and ghee. Some dishes are ...

ERODE: The Tamil Nadu government has issued a government order for free dhoti and saree production for the 2026 Pongal festival earlier than usual this year.

The popular Alanganallur jallikattu is the grand finale of the three-day bull taming sport held in Madurai and certain other parts of Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal festival. Both the bulls and ...

Pongal is a harvest festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is similar to Makar Sankranti that is celebrated in the northern states. It is a four-day festival that is dedicated to ...

Happy Pongal 2025 Day 2: Here are top 40 quotes, wishes, WhatsApp messages, to share with friends and family on Day two of the Tamil festival.

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is a time to celebrate the year’s agricultural produce and the hard work of farmers in bringing it to the table. What better way to celebrate than by ...

Pongal 2025: In Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated for over four days and each day carrying its own unique rituals and significance. The festival begins with Bhogi on January 13.

The popular Avaniyapuram Jallikattu, a bull taming sport, commenced in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Tuesday on the day of the harvest festival 'Pongal,' and the owner of the bull to be adjudged the ...

Notably, Tamil Nadu government declared a five-day holiday for all schools, colleges, and government offices due to Pongal festivities.

The Pongal festival is dedicated to the sun god, who plays a crucial role in agriculture. It is celebrated in many ways in different states including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu , etc.

Tamil Nadu Pongal holiday travel surge leads to doubled airfares, increased bus rates, and additional train services.

Of all the festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Pongal holds a special place. Like most harvest festivals across India, Pongal coincides with the beginning of the six-month northward journey of the sun ...