Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos
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Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos

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India is celebrating its traditional harvest festival of Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sakranti across different states of the country. See how India celebrates Bihu, Pongal, Makar Sankranti: Image Source : PTI Tezpur: Villagers take part in a community fishing event ahead of Bhogali Bihu celebrations in Tezpur, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Image Source : PTI An Assamese woman prepares traditonal food, 'pitha' on the occasion of Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu, in Guwahati Image Source : PTI Mumbai: Residents from Dharavi area celebrate the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, in Mumbai Image Source : PTI Residents from Dharavi area celebrate the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Image Source : PTI Mumbai: Residents from Dharavi area celebrate the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal Image Source : PTI Prayagraj: Hindu devotees perform rituals after taking a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival during Magh Mela 2020 in Prayagraj Image Source : PTI Students celebrate Pongal at the college premises in Chennai.

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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Maghi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, more; What are these festivals?
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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Maghi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, more; What are these festivals?

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 14 extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. Mahakumbh 2025 Live Updates Taking to X, the leader wrote, “Wishing everyone a very happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. May these …

Pongal festival celebrated at Poompuhar Tourism Complex
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Pongal festival celebrated at Poompuhar Tourism Complex

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Department organised a grand Pongal festival at the Poompuhar Tourism Complex in Sirkazhi taluk, with Collector A.P. He said the Poompuhar complex, a site rich in historical and cultural significance, was undergoing extensive renovations at a cost of ₹23.6 crore. Within two months, Poompuhar will emerge as a key tourist destination”. He recalled Poompuhar’s prominence during …

Video: People celebrates Bhogi on 1st day of Pongal - all you need to know about the festival
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Video: People celebrates Bhogi on 1st day of Pongal - all you need to know about the festival

Live Mint  

The Pongal festivities commenced across South India on Monday with the observance of 'Bhogi'. It marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, which is one of the major harvest celebrations in India. This celebration is also known as Bhogi Mantalu, as people burn unwanted household items in a blaze made of wood and cow dung cakes on this …

Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025 wishes: 20 best wishes, WhatsApp messages, images, other details to share
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Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025 wishes: 20 best wishes, WhatsApp messages, images, other details to share

Live Mint  

Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025 wishes: The festival is another on the list of diverse harvest festivals celebrated across India. Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025: WhatsApp wishes -Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025, lets welcome the festival with positive mind and soul. -Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025, lets celebrate the day with new clothes, decorations. -Happy Bhogi Pongal 2025, may the new season bring abundance …

Pongal 2025: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
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Pongal 2025: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

India Today  

Pongal, one of the most cherished harvest festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, primarily in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities worldwide.It is a festival that marks the gratitude of farmers and communities to nature for a bountiful harvest. Pongal, one of the most cherished harvest festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, primarily in Tamil Nadu …

Pongal Holidays 2025: MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu govt declares additional holiday on January 17 — Know what will be closed
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Pongal Holidays 2025: MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu govt declares additional holiday on January 17 — Know what will be closed

Live Mint  

The MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government declared an additional holiday for Pongal celebrations on Saturday. Government offices, public sector undertakings, schools and colleges in the southern state will now remain closed from January 14 to January 17 in light of the festival. “As a lot of government employees and students will go to their native places to celebrate Pongal, there …

Baisakhi to Vishu: Interesting facts about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India
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Baisakhi to Vishu: Interesting facts about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India

Hindustan Times  

This is that time of the year when spring comes in and marks the end of the cold harsh winters. The start of the spring harvest festival also welcomes the New Year in many states in India. Be it Poila Boishak in West Bengal or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu or Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, to Baisakhi in …

IN PHOTOS | 'Bhogi' smoke engulfs Chennai
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IN PHOTOS | 'Bhogi' smoke engulfs Chennai

New Indian Express  

Bhogi is celebrated on the eve of the harvest festival 'Pongal.' People burn domestic waste in keeping with tradition to welcome a new beginning. A report quoting air quality index data released in real-time by the Central Pollution Control Board revealed that Alandur recorded an air quality index of 126. Three international flights and a domestic flight from Delhi scheduled …

Bhogi Pongal 2024: Date, history and significance of South India's harvest festival
1 year ago

Bhogi Pongal 2024: Date, history and significance of South India's harvest festival

Hindustan Times  

Bhogi Pongal is celebrated with great zeal and devotion across the country and is fast approaching. Bhogi Pongal 2024 date According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious festival is scheduled to be observed on Sunday, January 14, 2024. History of Bhogi Pongal The first day of the four-day harvest festival, Pongal is known as Bhogi Pongal and has profound cultural and …

Pongal reflects spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’: PM Modi
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Pongal reflects spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the festival of Pongal reflects the national spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ as he conveyed his wishes to all the citizens for the ongoing festive period. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Pongal celebrations at Union minister L Murugarn’s residence in New Delhi PM took part in Pongal …

Pongal 2024: Four days of Pongal; all the rituals of the harvest festival you want to know in detail
1 year ago

Pongal 2024: Four days of Pongal; all the rituals of the harvest festival you want to know in detail

Hindustan Times  

The vibrant and auspicious harvesting festival of Pongal or Bhogi Pongal is widely celebrated in India and holds immense significance in Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls every year in January, during the Tai month of the Tamil Solar calendar, and lasts four days. Pongal 2024: All the rituals of the harvest festival Pongal begins on January 15 and ends on January …

Celebrating Pongal, a southern harvest festival where regional dishes rule
1 year ago

Celebrating Pongal, a southern harvest festival where regional dishes rule

Hindustan Times  

In India, celebrations for Pongal, a four-day harvest festival marking the end of the winter solstice, are already in full swing. “During the traditional ceremonies, among the most popular food offerings you can spot are Sakkarai Pongal, Ven Pongal, vadai, puliyodharai, kootu and murukku,” says Chef Shaurya Veer Kapoor of Sambar Soul. Venn Pongal, on the other hand, is a …

From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals
1 year ago

From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals

Live Mint  

In India, harvest festivals in the month of January mark the beginning of festivities every year. Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 every year, but as per Drik Panchang, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 15. During the festival, people worship the Sun God, take a holy dip in sacred water bodies, engage in charitable activities …

Bhogi Pongal 2024: From thayir sadam to parippu payasam, 5 delicious traditional recipes to make on this day
1 year ago

Bhogi Pongal 2024: From thayir sadam to parippu payasam, 5 delicious traditional recipes to make on this day

Hindustan Times  

Bhogi Pongal 2024: The festival of Makar Sankranti is fast approaching and will be celebrated with much zeal and devotion across the country. Ven Pongal Ven Pongal Ingredients: 1/4 cup yellow moong dal 1/2 cup rice 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp finely chopped ginger salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp broken cashew …

Bhogi Pongal 2024: 5 important traditions you must know about the South India's festival
1 year ago

Bhogi Pongal 2024: 5 important traditions you must know about the South India's festival

Hindustan Times  

The festival of Makar Sankranti is round the corner and will be celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour in different parts of the country. Here are important traditions associated with Bhogi Pongal that people in South India follow The word Bhogi is related to indulgence, enjoyment and also food, which is true for Bhogi Pongal too where people indulge in …

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu 2024 dates: Complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India
1 year ago

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu 2024 dates: Complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India

Hindustan Times  

India is the land of festivals. With the first week of January already over, we will soon be celebrating the harvest festivals marked across India during the winter. The first harvest festivals of the year are Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and Magh Bihu. So, we decided to compile a complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India. Winter harvest …

Baisakhi, Bihu and more; spring harvesting festivals are here in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Baisakhi, Bihu and more; spring harvesting festivals are here in India

Live Mint  

India is a land of diverse cultures, cuisines and festivals with hundreds of festivals celebrated across the country each year. The spring harvesting festival also coincides with the New Year in certain states and religions. Here are some of the most popular spring harvesting festivals in India: Baisakhi The festival of Baisakhi, which is mainly celebrated in the north Indian …

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Puthandu 2023: All about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Puthandu 2023: All about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India

Hindustan Times  

India is the land of agriculture, and food plays a major role in almost all celebrations. This is why the spring harvest season is celebrated with great enthusiasm and known by various names in different parts of the country - Bihu in Assam, Lohri and Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu. As several harvest festivals …

Pongal: The Thanksgiving to Surya Bhagwan - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Pongal: The Thanksgiving to Surya Bhagwan - News18

News 18  

Pongal/Sankranti is the main thanksgiving Sun festival in India to worship and celebrate the bounty of the Sun God, ‘Surya Bhagwan’! He says in the book: “Nothing proves so much the antiquity of solar idolatry as the care Moses took to prohibit it.” SUN WORSHIP IN INDIA In India, too, the Sun God has been worshipped as Lord Surya Deva …

PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals
2 years ago

PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals

News 18  

Celebrations begin across the country marking the harvest festival that has different names throughout India. Gujarat Gujarat | Colourful kites hit markets on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival in Vadodara pic.twitter.com/DmfoQxLhRw— ANI January 14, 2023 In Gujarat, Uttarayan, as Makara Sankranti is called in Gujarati, is a major festival in the state that is celebrated across two days. The …

Magh Bihu 2023: Delicious Assamese cuisines that are popular during this harvest festival
2 years ago

Magh Bihu 2023: Delicious Assamese cuisines that are popular during this harvest festival

Firstpost  

Since the festivity is drawing closer, we have racked up some mouth-watering Assamese recipes that can make your Magh Bihu more delightful Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu or Maghi, is an Indian festival observed by the people of Assam. As Magh Bihut is mostly celebrated with families, traditional Assamese cuisine holds a significant place on this occasion. Since the …

Magh Bihu 2023: History and significance of festival
2 years ago

Magh Bihu 2023: History and significance of festival

Firstpost  

Magh Bihu, also referred to as Bhogali Bihu or Maghi, is celebrated in the state of Assam. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest season and is believed to be a time when people give thanks to the god of agriculture and their ancestors for a bountiful harvest. This year, the festival of Magh Bihu is on 15 January …

Magh Bihu 2023: Why and how the festival is celebrated in Assam
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Magh Bihu 2023: Why and how the festival is celebrated in Assam

Firstpost  

Magh Bihu is also known as Maghar Domahi. The bhog served in the festival is of great importance and a symbol of eating with the community Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu is observed during the month of January and it marks the end of the harvest season. The occasion of Magh Bihu coincides with Pongal and Makar Sankranti celebrations in …

Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu 2023: How is the festival celebrated?
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Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu 2023: How is the festival celebrated?

Firstpost  

During Magh Bihu, the temporary huts are burned to symbolise the end of the old and the beginning of the new Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, is observed by the people of Assam. During Magh Bihu, the people of Assam feast on the new harvest with their family and friends. Magh Bihu is celebrated for two days, the first …

Pongal 2023: From Bhogi Pongal to Kaanum Pongal, all you want to know about the four days of festival
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: From Bhogi Pongal to Kaanum Pongal, all you want to know about the four days of festival

Hindustan Times  

Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Here is all you want to know about the four days of the festival known as Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kanum Pongal. Everything you want to know about the four days of Pongal: Day 1: Bhogi …

When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance
2 years ago

When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance

News 18  

LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, UTTARAYAN, BIHU AND PONGAL 2023: The commencement of the Indian harvesting festivals is just around the corner. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, the festival of kites, is celebrated to mark the inaugural of the harvest season. Uttarayan The Gujarati community addresses Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a significant festival that lasts for two days. Bihu Bihu also known as …

Pongal 2023: All you need to know about four-day harvest festival
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: All you need to know about four-day harvest festival

Firstpost  

One of the major festivals in India, Pongal is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm, especially in the region of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. With the date of Pongal 2023 inching closer, read further to know in detail about the four-day harvest festival. Check the important dates: 15 January 2023 - Bhogi Pongal - On this day, people begin the …

Pongal 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Pongal 2023: The special time of the year is here. Pongal is the celebration of harvest season, and this is the time when people get together to worship mother earth, mother nature and the farm animals for their contribution to their happy life and prosperity. Every year, Pongal is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur and pomp in Tamil …

Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival

Hindustan Times  

As the largest festival in the state of Tamil Nadu, Pongal is a time of celebration and thanksgiving for the abundant harvests of the past year. Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival MADURAI One of the best places to experience the full extent of Pongal's festivities is Madurai where temples conduct special rituals and …

Festivals in January 2023: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogali Bihu; know celebration dates
2 years ago

Festivals in January 2023: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogali Bihu; know celebration dates

India TV News  

The regional festivals and fairs serve as windows into the rich culture, legacy, history, and art of a certain area. Read: Parasnath Hill protests: Know significance of this holy site for Jain pilgrims Makar Sankranti - Symbolises the End of the Winter Season Date Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, is one of the main holidays observed in India. Read: …

Bohag Bihu 2022: Know rituals and significance of the Assamese festival
2 years, 9 months ago

Bohag Bihu 2022: Know rituals and significance of the Assamese festival

Firstpost  

The Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the harvest season in the state as well as the new year, according to the Assamese calendar Bihu, the national festival of Assam, is celebrated three times a year. The Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the harvest season in the state as well as the new year, according to the Assamese calendar. …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names
3 years ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names

Firstpost  

The festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvesting season in the country and is probably the only one that is celebrated in every region of India, on the same day, but in different manners and names India is popularly known as the land of festivals and 14 January is especially festive as different parts of the country …

Magh Bihu 2022: Here are some wishes, greetings and messages to share on this festive occasion
3 years ago

Magh Bihu 2022: Here are some wishes, greetings and messages to share on this festive occasion

Firstpost  

The harvest festival is also celebrated as Pongal in the southern states and Makar Sankranti in the rest of the country. It is believed that taking a dip in the Ganga river on Magh Bihu can invoke the blessings of the gods. Magh Bihu also marks the start of the auspicious Uttarayana period for Hindus. On the occasion of Magh …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance
3 years ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance

News 18  

If India was a palette, it would be the most diverse, with cultures and ethnicities changing every few hundred kilometres. Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Bihu are festivals that represent different cultures but unite under one country – India. Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti and is primarily celebrated in North India, especially the agricultural state of Punjab. …

Magh Bihu 2022: Enjoy these lip-smacking traditional delicacies from Assam
3 years ago

Magh Bihu 2022: Enjoy these lip-smacking traditional delicacies from Assam

Hindustan Times  

Magh Bihu 2022: The harvest festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in different parts of India, be it Magh Bihu in Assam, Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in Northern India, Uttarayan in Gujarat, or Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam is the time for people of the state to make merry, partake in different kinds of games, …

Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, Amit Shah greet nation on Pongal, Bihu, Makar Sankranti
4 years ago

Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, Amit Shah greet nation on Pongal, Bihu, Makar Sankranti

Firstpost  

PM Modi said that while Makar Sankranti ‘reaffirms the importance of respecting mother nature’, Pongal showcases the best of Tamil culture On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings on Twitter. — Narendra Modi January 14, 2021 In separate tweets, Modi wished the citizens …

Pongal 2021: History, significance and celebrations of the harvest festival
4 years ago

Pongal 2021: History, significance and celebrations of the harvest festival

Hindustan Times  

Pongal is celebrated in various parts of India, however, it is one of the main multi-day harvest festivals of Tamil Nadu and is observed with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm there. The people in Southern parts of India come together and have grand celebrations on Pongal which include lots of good food and family time. Pongal 2021 Pongal is …

Magh Bihu 2021 to be celebrated on 15 January: Significance of festival that marks end of harvesting season in Assam
4 years ago

Magh Bihu 2021 to be celebrated on 15 January: Significance of festival that marks end of harvesting season in Assam

Firstpost  

Magh Bihu, Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals which include in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in October and Bhogali or Magh Bihu, observed in January. Magh Bihu is also known as and the …

Pongal 2021: Date, significance and celebration
4 years ago

Pongal 2021: Date, significance and celebration

India Today  

Pongal 2021: Makar Sankranti is the first major Hindu festival according to the Gregorian calendar, celebrated around mid-January with much fervour. Pongal 2021: This year, Boghi will be celebrated on January 13 | Representational image Pongal Day 1 : Bhogi Pandigai The festival of Pongal begins with Boghi. In Tamil Nadu, people celebrate Thai Pongal by boiling freshly harvested rice …

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs
5 years ago

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs

India Today  

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival, which falls around the same time as Lohri, Makar Sakranti every year. The first day of Pongal: The Bhogi festival The second day: Thai Pongal The third day: Mattu Pongal The fourth day: Kaanum Pongal Pongal kolams or rangoli plays a very significant role during the festival. Here are some beautiful Pongal kolams or …

Happy Pongal 2020: Indian traditions, customs, gifts and more
5 years ago

Happy Pongal 2020: Indian traditions, customs, gifts and more

Hindustan Times  

For an agrarian country like India, the end of barren winters calls for a celebration. The first harvest of the year is welcomed in different colours across the country, with some parts observing the festival as Makar Sankranti, while others celebrate it as Lohri or Pongal. Pongal 2020: For an agriculture-based country like India, the end of barren winters calls …

Makar Sankranthi, Bihu, Pongal or Lohri: India celebrates the festival with many names and vibrant traditions
6 years ago

Makar Sankranthi, Bihu, Pongal or Lohri: India celebrates the festival with many names and vibrant traditions

Op India  

The festive season is set to start in India from January 13. People celebrate Lohri by dancing around a bonfire to folk songs and preparing dishes like Sarson da saag, Makki di roti, Gajak and other dishes prepared with freshly harvested crops. Makar Sankranti The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the transit of Sun into the 10th …

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