Celebrated from January 14 to January 17, 2025, Pongal is more than simply a holiday; it's a cultural event full of happiness, gatherings with family, and delicious food. Bhogi, Surya Pongal ...

Of all the festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Pongal holds a special place. Like most harvest festivals across India, Pongal coincides with the beginning of the six-month northward journey of the sun ...

Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...

When they turn light golden, add them to the payasam. Garnish with saffron and pistachios. Payasam is now ready for the Pongal festival.

The festive atmosphere, the delicious food, and the vibrant colours make Pongal a truly memorable occasion. In Tamil, Pongu means 'to boil over,' and it is from this term that Pongal was derived.

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

and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. These festivals mark the agrarian community’s gratitude for an abundant harvest and are celebrated with distinctive rituals, music, and, most importantly, food.

Thai Pongal is a three to four day festival. A number of elements contribute to making the crop abundant. The Sun provides energy in the process of food production. The rain provides water.