The third day of Pongal, meant to celebrate fertility and rebirth, is also dedicated to the worship of the cow – or mattu – after which the day is named. Read more to see the traditions followed on ...

This is the harvesting season of Paddy. Farmers feel happy about a bountiful harvest. So they celebrate the occasion. ..

Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life. ..

People wear new clothes, decorate their homes with vibrant colours, and make rangoli or Kolam to welcome ... with traditional songs and dances. Mattu Pongal, the third day of the four-day Pongal ...

Day 3: Mattu Pongal - Wednesday ... Outside of their homes, people also draw vibrant Rangoli designs, which stand for wealth and well-being.

Farmers honour their cattle, the backbone of agriculture, by decorating them with garlands and bells during Mattu Pongal, the third day of the festival. Houses are adorned with colorful kolam (rangoli ...

Families come together and decorate their homes with kolam (rangoli), share meals with ... in farming and this is why it is included in Mattu Pongal. On the day of Kaanum Pongal, people socialize ...

On this auspicious day, several celebrities have shared heartfelt wishes on social media, spreading the joy of Makar ...

Homes are decorated with beautiful kolams (rangoli), and everyone wears traditional ... Thai Pongal honours the Sun God with offerings of sweet "Pongal.” Mattu Pongal celebrates farm animals ...