Thai Pongal in Sri Lanka is more than just a harvest festival—it’s a celebration of life, gratitude, and shared heritage.

The Thai Pongal is celebrated ... pumpkin flower is placed as a symbol of fertility. These decorations are made as a form of purification. The third day of Pongal, known as Mattu Pongal is for ...

Explore the history, significance and vibrant traditions of Pongal. From rituals honoring the Sun god to community ...

Today marks the celebration of Thai Pongal, a festival that is of great significance to the Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

John, a 69-year-old from Chicago, embraced Tamil traditions during Pongal in Tirunelveli, witnessing the festive spirit, ...

The Pongal festival marks the sun's transition into Makara Rashi or Capricorn. This event signifies the end of winter and the ...

Pongal, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily in South India, is a time of joy, gratitude, and renewal. It marks the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai and falls in mid-January each year.

The Valvathithurai Thai Pongal Kite Festival is a symbol of peace, gratitude, and community spirit, making it a meaningful event for ...

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as Thai Pongal ... and participate in traditional games and activities. The ambience is brimming with happiness, chuckles ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s Tamil community came together to celebrate the 10th annual Harvest Festival, also known as the Traditional ... of cleansing; Thai Pongal, the main ...