Fresh turmeric, tied to the Pongal pot, represents courage and sacrifice with its vibrant hue and healing properties. Sesame seeds, believed to embody immortality, are linked to Lord Vishnu's divine ...

At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household. But in Chettinad households ...

Last year, we made around 40,000 pots for Pongal, but this year the number has increased to 60,000 due to higher demand,” he told Bernama. This writer had the opportunity to make a clay pot at ...