The four-day festival includes Bhogi, a day of cleansing; Thai Pongal, the main thanksgiving celebration; Mattu Pongal, honoring cattle; and Kaanum Pongal, a time for visiting loved ones.

Mattu Pongal, on the third day, honours the cows that help farmers in their work, and the final day, Kanni or Kannum Pongal — is observed by unmarried women praying for a happy matrimonial life. The ...

Happy Pongal 2023: Pongal is a popular harvest festival that is celebrated for four days. This year, it will be celebrated from 15 January to 18 January. The festival corresponds with Makar ...

Happy Mattu Pongal 2025 Wishes, Greetings, Messages, Quotes, Photos: The celebrations are filled with traditional music, dances, and delicious food, with Pongal (a sweet rice dish) being the ...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Amala Paul/Instagram Amala Paul celebrates Pongal with a happy wish: 'Happy Pongal everyone!! Wish you joy, prosperity, and sweet moments. Thank you for your continued ...

Nearly 930 bulls were released on ‘Mattu Pongal’ day at the jallikattu site ... Parthiban, winner of the Palamedu jallikattu, said, “I am happy to have won the first prize, and I dedicate ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- A small cow pen located on the premises of the Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Sentul here was a hive of activity today as worshippers gathered there to celebrate Mattu ...

Happy Pongal wishes.." Actor Rashmika Mandanna Actor Rashmika Mandanna dropped a picture dressed in ethnic attire and wrote, “Happiest Sankranthi/Pongal my loves. I hope this year brings you all ...

The auspicious 4-day stretch of Pongal kickstarted yesterday and brings us to the heartening Mattu Pongal celebration today. What is it all about? With 394.6 million acres of India's soil being ...