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 was a request to declare a holiday on January 17 as well. Pongal festivities have already started in Tamil Nadu — with the first Jallikattu event of the year held on Saturday in Pudukkottai district.

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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 …

Pongal 2025 begins today: How Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, other states celebrate four-day festival in different ways?
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Pongal 2025 begins today: How Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, other states celebrate four-day festival in different ways?

Live Mint  

Pongal Festival 2025: Pongal is one of the most popular festival in India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, etc. It is celebrated in many ways in different states including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, etc. Bhogi marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, one of the country's prominent harvest festivals. The festival is celebrated in a similar fashion …

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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2 days, 10 hours ago

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 on your plate: Where to enjoy festive special delicacies in Bengaluru? Check these 5 hotels
4 days, 6 hours ago

Pongal 2025 on your plate: Where to enjoy festive special delicacies in Bengaluru? Check these 5 hotels

Live Mint  

Pongal 2025 is celebrated with huge joy and fervour in India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and other states. In Bengaluru, several hotels and restaurants are offering Pongal special dishes next week. Pongal 2025: Bengaluru restaurants offering delicacies From Klinx, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Links to Hallimane a number of hotels are offering festive special dishes to their customers on the …

Pongal gift: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates festival hamper distribution, check who all will benefit
6 days, 11 hours ago

Pongal gift: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates festival hamper distribution, check who all will benefit

India TV News  

The Pongal hamper, consisting of rice, sugar, and sugarcane, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday for distribution to over 2 crore ration card holders, at an estimated cost of Rs 249.76 crore. In total, 2,20,94,585 rice category ration card holders will benefit besides inmates of rehabilitation camps for Sri Lankan Tamils, an official release said. …

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

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 …

UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam considering Pongal
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UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam considering Pongal

Hindustan Times  

In view of the harvest festival 'Pongal' celebrations in Tamil Nadu from January 14 to 16, 2025, the UGC-National Eligibility Test, scheduled to be held during those days as well should be rescheduled, Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan appealed to the Centre on Monday. UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam Writing to Union Education Minister, …

Tamil Nadu government demands rescheduling of UGC NET exam due to Pongal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu government demands rescheduling of UGC NET exam due to Pongal

India Today  

In light of the Pongal festival celebrations, Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan has requested the union government to reschedule the upcoming UGC NET examination. He pointed out that these dates coincide with the Pongal festival, which is observed from January 14 to 16, 2025, across Tamil Nadu. He also highlighted that the Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays …

New Year 2025: Tamil Nadu Govt Announces 23 Public Holidays For Next Year — Details
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New Year 2025: Tamil Nadu Govt Announces 23 Public Holidays For Next Year — Details

ABP News  

The Tamil Nadu government has declared 23 public holidays for the year 2025 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The year’s holiday calendar includes key events like Pongal, Diwali, and Christmas, alongside observances such as Ramzan, Bakrid, and Tamil New Year’s Day. Occassion Leave Dates/Days New Year's Day 01.01.2025 Wednesday Pongal 14.01.2025 Tuesday Thiruvalluvar Day 15.01.2025 Wednesday Uzhavar Thirunal 16.01.2025 …

Odisha: Pongal festival kicks off in South Odisha
1 year ago

Odisha: Pongal festival kicks off in South Odisha

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR/JEYPORE : Rangoli, traditional bonfire and cultural shows marked the beginning of the three-day Pongal festival, celebrated by the Telugu community, across southern districts including Berhampur on Sunday. It’s the biggest festival of Telugu people and they celebrate it across the country,” said P Satya Narayana, a local. Besides Berhampur, the festival was also celebrated in Gopalpur, Chatrapur, Chikiti, Patrapur, …

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
1 year ago

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
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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 …

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 …

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 …

When is Pongal 2023? Date, History, Significance, Legends and Celebrations of Thai Pongal
2 years ago

When is Pongal 2023? Date, History, Significance, Legends and Celebrations of Thai Pongal

News 18  

HAPPY THAI PONGAL 2023: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature, and the cattle to help with a bountiful harvest. According to an inscription found in the Veeraraghava temple at Tiruvallur, the Chola King Kiluttunga gifted lands to the temple, especially for the Pongal celebrations. He sought Lord Krishna’s forgiveness, who allowed the Bhogi celebrations …

Pongal 2023: Special wishes to share with friends and family on this harvest festival
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: Special wishes to share with friends and family on this harvest festival

Firstpost  

Pongal is an ancient harvest festival celebrated by the people of southern India, especially those in Tamil Nadu. The main attraction comes on the second day, also known as Perum Pongal or Surya Pongal when Hindus worship the Sun God and his friends Chaya and Samgnya. Since Pongal is drawing closer, we have listed some special wishes and messages that …

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 …

Excerpt from Tho Paramasivan’s Ariyappadaatha Tamizhagam: The festival of Thai Pongal
2 years ago

Excerpt from Tho Paramasivan’s Ariyappadaatha Tamizhagam: The festival of Thai Pongal

The Hindu  

The sacred day of Thai Pongal, the first day of the Tamil month Thai, in the middle of January, is the most important festival of the Tamils. In Tirunelveli district, for instance, the Thai Pongal rituals are performed in a house even if a death occurs on the day of the festival. A song in the Paripadal says: ‘O, River …

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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

Pongal, one of the much-awaited festivals in Tamil Nadu, will commence on 15 January this year. On that day, people spend family time wearing new clothes and preparing spicy Pongal dishes and homemade sweets. Tourists from all across the country choose the time of Pongal to visit Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur The neighbourhood transforms into a colourful environment during the Pongal …

Happy Pongal 2022: Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English and Tamil
3 years ago

Happy Pongal 2022: Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English and Tamil

News 18  

Happy Pongal 2022 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Messages, Photos: Dedicated to the Sun deity, Pongal is a four-day harvest festival primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Wish you and your family a Happy Pongal! Wishing you and your family a very happy Pongal. Wishing you a happy Pongal filled with fortune, eminence, booming growth and love.

Declare Jan 14 as Pongal holiday for Tamils in Kerala: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
3 years ago

Declare Jan 14 as Pongal holiday for Tamils in Kerala: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday urged his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan to continue the practice of declaring January 14 as a local holiday for the Pongal festival for Tamils living in that state. Taking the issue to the notice of the Kerala Chief Minister, Stalin requested that a local holiday be declared for Pongal in …

Happy Pongal 2022: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with loved ones on Pongal
3 years ago

Happy Pongal 2022: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with loved ones on Pongal

Hindustan Times  

Happy Pongal 2022: Pongal is a four-day-long auspicious festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Happy Pongal 2022: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with loved ones on Pongal Happy Pongal 2022. If you and your family are celebrating Pongal this season, here are some best wishes, greetings, images and messages that you can share with your loved ones on …

Tamil Nadu govt bans public and private events for Pongal citing Covid-19
3 years ago

Tamil Nadu govt bans public and private events for Pongal citing Covid-19

Op India  

Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denied permission for Pongal related cultural functions and gatherings across the state. No permission to devotees in places of worship on Friday, Saturday and Sundays: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin pic.twitter.com/n2aRWE4lOH — ANI January 5, 2022 The neitizens unhappy with the decision to cancelling Pongal …

Attukal Pongala 2021: Date, significance, and how it is celebrated
3 years, 10 months ago

Attukal Pongala 2021: Date, significance, and how it is celebrated

India Today  

The Attukal Pongala is celebrated in the Attukal Temple located in the Capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Attukal Pongala is a famous Malayalam festival that will be celebrated on February 27, this year. Attukal Pongala is a ten-day festival that is celebrated at Attukal Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Attukal Pongala is celebrated every year in the Malayalam month of Kumbham and …

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 …

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 delicacies 2020: Sakara Pongal, Kuttu, Ellu Urundai
4 years, 11 months ago

Pongal delicacies 2020: Sakara Pongal, Kuttu, Ellu Urundai

Hindustan Times  

Divya Hasnani has been living in Chennai for the last 22 years, and if there’s one thing that has made Divya fall in love with the city, it is the festival of Pongal. While every household celebrating the festival has a very different way of making the festival’s signature dish – sweet Pongal, the basic ingredients – rice, jaggery and …

Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos
5 years ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

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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