The dish pongal comes in several varieties, each reflecting the rich culinary heritage of South India. The two most well-known types are ven pongal, a savoury version and sakkarai pongal ...

Many legends are steeped with Pongal, including the tale of Nandi, Lord Shiva’s bull. Lord Shiva once asked Nandi to go down to Earth and preach a message to people that they should take a bath every ...

Pongal is one of the most cherished festivals in India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant harvest celebration that marks the end of the winter solstice and the start of the sun's journey ...

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural performances, and a communal feast, highlighting gratitude and unity.

I'd help with cooking and, of course, eating the delicious pongal!" she shares, adding, "There are two types of pongal dishes - sakkarai (sweet) pongal and ven (savoury) pongal. My favourite is ...

Pongal is a harvest festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is similar to Makar Sankranti that is celebrated in the northern states. It is a four-day festival that is dedicated to ...

This is the main day of the festival, where the traditional dish, Pongal (a sweet rice dish), is prepared and offered to the Sun God. Families come together to express gratitude for a bountiful ...

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day. Pongal, a major harvest festival in Tamil ...

Mattu Pongal, celebrated on the third day of the four-day Pongal festival, is a vibrant and meaningful event dedicated to honoring cattle. Observed primarily in Tamil Nadu, this day recognises the ...