On Pongal, Tamil families perform traditional rituals, honoring their heritage and evolving customs. Celebrations are richly detailed, from preparing multiple pots of pongal to historical accounts.

As the harvest season begins, southern India comes alive with the vibrant celebrations of Pongal, a festival that marks gratitude for nature’s bounty. Starting with Bhogi Pongal on January 14, 2025, ...

One of the most popular South Indian festivals, Pongal, which literally means "spilling over", begins today. During the four-day long festivity, the revellers thank mother nature for plentiful harvest ...

CHENNAI: On Pongal day, Gurumitraa R and her family members wake up early and go to their ooru kavalan (village deity) temple at Kallal Karaikudi with stainless steel pots, dressed in finery, to fetch ...