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 ...

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 ...

The act of allowing the pot to boil over during its preparation is considered auspicious, representing abundance and overflow of prosperity. Mythology: According to Tamil lore, Sakkarai Pongal is ...

As the milk boils freely over the pot, family members shout out with ebullience, “Pongalo Pongal”. The dish is then offered to Lord Ganesha and to the Sun God, expressing gratitude for the ...

This is also the most important day of the festival. When the milk boils over the pot, family members shout “Pongalo Pongal!" The Pongal is then offered to the Sun God first and then people eat it.

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal ... a clay vessel and presented to Surya as a sign of gratitude. The pot's overflow is thought to represent the wealth and prosperity that ...

is a staple dish during the Pongal time. Often prepared in a traditional clay pot, the delicacy is offered as a prasadam in temples after the pujas. Thayir Sadam, or curd rice is so loved by people ...

Thai Pongal (Jan 14), marks the main festival and is observed by preparing the Pongal dish in a new clay pot. "The milk is allowed to boil over as families chant ‘Pongalo Pongal’, symbolising ...