At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household.

Swiggy Instamart introduced an interactive Pongal pot installation at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai from January 14 to 17, 2025. The life-sized installation blends the Pongal tradition of ...

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Pongal, the harvest festival of South India, is a time for joy, gratitude, and vibrant celebrations. Decorating homes for Pongal is an integral part of the festivities, adding to the festive cheer ...

Fresh turmeric, tied to the Pongal pot, represents courage and sacrifice with its vibrant hue and healing properties. Sesame seeds, believed to embody immortality, are linked to Lord Vishnu's divine ...

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".

Sending love and warm wishes to my family and friends this Pongal. May the overflowing Pongal pot bring you endless happiness and abundance. Celebrate this harvest festival with love, laughter ...

This is also the most important day of the festival. When the milk boils over the pot, family members shout “Pongalo Pongal!" The Pongal is then offered to the Sun God first and then people eat it.

A sweet dish-Pongal-which is a mixture of new rice, along with milk, jaggery, and cardamom, is prepared in a pot during these festive days. Here are some of the messages, wishes, quotes ...

On Bhogi Pongal, people light a bonfire to discard their old and unwanted items. The practice symbolises the removal of negativity and the welcoming of the new year with a fresh mind. -Happy Bhogi ...

🍚 Let the warmth of the Pongal festival fill your heart with love and joy. Have a prosperous and blissful year ahead! 🌞 May the Sun God bless you with new beginnings and endless success this ...

Pongal is one of the most cherished festivals in India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant harvest celebration that marks the end of the winter solstice and the start of the sun's journey ...