Though Pongal was celebrated on Jan 14 this year with the last day on Thursday, the church traditionally celebrates it on Sunday to allow for better community participation. Father Dominic encouraged ...

On 18 January 2025, the Nottingham Tamil Kuzhumam (RCN 1205049) – NTK orchestrated a spectacular Pongal ( harvest ) festival at Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre, bringing together over 75 families in a ...

but with some variations in the celebrations. The first day is dedicated to Bhogi, where old possessions are discarded and bonfires are lit. On the second day, people prepare Pongal, the sweet ...

The festival is important because it serves as an opportunity to express joy and gratitude. On Bhogi Pongal, people light a bonfire to discard their old and unwanted items. The practice symbolises ...

The festival, which spans four days, is dedicated to thanking nature, particularly the sun, for a fruitful harvest. Each day of Pongal has unique significance: Bhogi Pongal is for discarding old ...

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.

As old belongings—old clothes ... Mouthwatering delicacies like Sakkarai Pongal, a sweet rice dish, and Ven Pongal, a savory version, grace the Pongal celebrations. Pongal Kootu, a comforting ...

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations. IMAGE: A participant ...

Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil ... The first day is dedicated to clearing out old and unwanted belongings, symbolizing a fresh start and renewal. People burn old items in ...

Pongal is celebrated in the Tai month and is dedicated ... On this day, people clean their homes and throw away old belongings. This signifies a fresh start. People also wear new clothes and ...

Despite a different name, the festival rituals bear resemblance with that of Tamil Nadu. Just like Pongal, the first day of Sankranti is dedicated to Bhogi, where old possessions are discarded and ...

The festival begins with Bhogi Pongal, a day of cleansing and renewal. Old and unwanted items are burned in bonfires, symbolising the end of the past and a fresh start. Homes are thoroughly ...