More than 900 Nagarathars, members of a trader community, from various parts of the globe thronged Nattarsankottai in ...

Visitors can activate the installation by shouting “Pongalo Pongal!” The pot responds by dispensing a gift for each interaction.

CHENNAI: Is your pot half-full or half-empty? Has it ever occurred that pottery traditions of a region have been influential ...

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.

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of South India, is a time for joy, gratitude, and vibrant celebrations. Decorating homes for Pongal is an integral part of the festivities, adding to the festive cheer ...

Sweet and savoury Pongal dishes reflect the duality of life—joy and sustenance, indulgence and simplicity. As you savour ...

Coimbatore: Local getaways like Aliyar Dam, Monkey Falls, Kovai Kutralam and Isha Yoga Centre witnessed a heavy footfall on ...

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 ...

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 ...