Families get together on the fourth or Kaanum Pongal Day to have a grand meal. Mayilattam and Kolattam-the traditional folk dances-are performed on this day. Jallikattu (a game involving bulls ...

Pongal name is derived from the Tamil word “Pongu” which means “to boil”. It is an ancient festival celebrated by the people of South India, especially by the Tamil community. The history ...

Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi Pongal for renewal, Thai Pongal with offerings to the Sun God, Mattu ...

Pongal is a vibrant and ancient festival celebrated primarily by the people of South India, especially the Tamils. It is a time to express gratitude to the Sun God, Surya, for the abundance of the ...

Families get together for a feast. They also perform traditional Indian folk dances like Mayilattam and Kolattam. Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting ...