Pongal is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil regions and their neighbouring areas. This festival marks ...

The Tamil Nadu government has declared a 6-day holiday for Pongal 2025, from January 14th to 19th. Responding to public ...

Pongal is a major Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu, marking the harvest season. Spanning four days, the festival's highlight is Thai Pongal, observed on the second day.

The Ministry of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs has announced that the National Thai Pongal celebration will be held on the 18th of next month in the Thellipalai area of Jaffna.

Pongal, a festival that honours the spirit of thanksgiving towards nature, farmers, and animals, holds immense cultural significance for the Tamil community worldwide. In anticipation of Thai Pongal, ...

The extended holiday period aims to facilitate smooth travel for families returning to their hometowns to celebrate Pongal, a festival that holds immense cultural significance in the state.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced its Pongal gift package for Thai Pongal in 2025. A government order confirms that all rice family card holders and families residing in Sri Lankan Tamil ...

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced a special Pongal bonus for its employees, teachers and pensioners to mark the festival. According to an official release, an ad hoc bonus subject to ...

This declaration creates a six-day holiday stretch starting from Pongal on Jan 14 to Jan 19. Institutions will make up for this by functioning on Jan 25. The Tamil Nadu government has announced ...

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 ...

A member of Thai girl group Girly Berry went viral after videos of her performing while heavily pregnant both concerned and amazed netizens. The 40-year-old singer, who is known by her stage name ...