The Pongal festival is dedicated to the sun god, who plays a crucial role in agriculture. It is celebrated in many ways in different states including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu , etc.

Colorful dancers twirled and dipped on the stage at Hopkins High School while the halls filled with the language of Tamil on ...

Though Pongal is most popular in Tamil Nadu, it has spread to other parts of India, where similar celebrations take place under different ... parts of the state. The festival is marked by special ...

The state of Tamil Nadu has announced a five-day holiday for the schools to celebrate the wonderful festival of Pongal. This festival is important for Tamils. Pongal marks the end of winter and ...

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal are celebrated in different ways across states, but they all have the same significance as harvest festivals. Lohri 2025 Lohri, which marks the harvest of the ...

This festival is similar to Makar Sankranti that is celebrated in the northern states ... used to make a dish called Pongal which includes sugar and dal. There are different varieties of Pongal ...

The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai (pronounced thigh) and is often referred to as Thai Pongal. The festivities last for four days (typically January 13-16 or 14-17) ...