Pongal pot decor typically involves adorning the traditional ... The centrepiece might include a small rangoli design, representing prosperity and good fortune. Diyas, or oil lamps, can be placed ...

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.

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 ...

Ilamaran, 35, a potter, said, “My family alone make more than 2,000 to 3,000 pots every year for Pongal ... the design for pots. Though this reduces the speed than other district pot makers ...

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 ...

On the day of Surya Pongal, it is important to cook the new rice. Every house cooks a pot of new rice with milk and when the milk boils over the pot, family members shout "Pongal-o-Pongal".