The Pongal festival begins with Bhogi Pongal. On this special day, people worship Lord Indra and seek his blessings. Houses are cleaned carefully and old items are removed from the house.

As many as 19 children who went missing in the crowds that had gathered at the beaches of Chennai on Kaanum Pongal day on Thursday (January 16, 2025) were traced and reunited with their parents by ...

Kaanum Pongal, celebrated on the final day of the four-day Pongal festivities, holds special significance in Tamil Nadu and other parts of southern India. This day is also observed as ‘Thiruvalluvar ...

Significance of Kaanum Pongal: Kaanum Pongal marks the end of the Pongal celebrations. The word ‘kaanum’ in Tamil means ‘to visit’ and so on the day of Kaanum Pongal families hold reunions. There is ...

Women gather in courtyards to pray for their family's welfare, fostering unity among relatives. Kaanum Pongal highlights Tamil Nadu's rich heritage through attire, food, and rituals. It promotes the ...

On the day of Surya Pongal, it is important to cook the new rice. Every house cooks a pot of new rice with milk and when the milk boils over the pot, family members shout "Pongal-o-Pongal".

Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) have announced detailed traffic arrangements for Thursday in anticipation of large c ...

Happy Pongal 2025: Wishes, Messages, Facebook, And WhatsApp Status Tt honours the Sun God and features four days of unique ritualsBhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.

Pongal is not just about rituals; it symbolises gratitude, prosperity, and joy. The name "Pongal" also refers to the signature dish made of rice, jaggery, and milk, representing abundance.

Pongal, a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, lasts four days—Bhogi, Thai, Mattu, and Kaanum Pongal—celebrating a bountiful harvest with traditional rice and jaggery dish.

How to celebrate Pongal Festival 2025: Rituals, Traditions and Events Across India: In Karnataka, Pongal is also known as Sankranti, and it is celebrated with much fanfare.

Pongal will be celebrated from January 14, 2025 to January 17, 2025. Each of the four days has its significance. Read on to know more about each of the four days of Pongal and how its celebrated.