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.

Swiggy Instamart introduced an interactive Pongal pot installation at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai from January 14 to 17, 2025. The life-sized installation blends the Pongal tradition of ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

The rituals of this family festival commences with the boiling of a pot of rice at sunrise at the front door step of the house. The rice is prepared as a dish called Pongal which is rice with dhal ...

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.

Pongal Putham (New Pot) – Symbolising prosperity, a traditional clay pot or a modern ceramic pot is a perfect gift to celebrate the harvest. You can even customise it with a personal touch.

The programme began with a ceremonial cooking of Pongal in a clay pot. Mr. Nehru later inaugurated and gave away prizes to the winners of competitive folk games such as tug-of-war and ‘uriyadi ...

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 ...

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 ...