Chennai, Tamil Nadu celebrated Pongal, a major harvest festival, on Tuesday with traditional fervour. Across the state, people got up early, put on new clothes and offered special prayers at temples. At homes at the auspicious time, children beating a small drum shouted “Pongolo Pongal, Pongolo Pongal” when the milk[Read More…]
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Happy Pongal 2019 Best Wishes, Messages, Greetings, SMS, HD Images & Wallpapers
Pongal is dedicated to the Sun God and occurs in the third week of January, usually 14-17 January. It is one of the most popular festivals for Tamil people. The day is commemorated as it marks the six month journey of the sun in the northward direction. Pongal is referred as[Read More…]
Jallikattu: A Sport, A Ban and An Angry Tamil!
An old quote by Thomas Wolfe reads, “Culture is the Arts elevated to a set of Beliefs.” The recent ban on “Jallikattu” a sport that has often been equated to the exuberance of the ancient Tamil culture and a symbol of Tamil pride has evoked a wide range of comments[Read More…]
Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti: Here’s what make these winter festivals so special!
India, the most diverse country in the world, is all set to celebrate three winter festivals Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal from Friday. The festival of bonfire, delicious food, greetings, and togetherness is here again to make this winter unforgettable. Yes, this is indeed the most joyous time of the[Read More…]