If properly made, it will have protein, magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium and Pongal is good for the heart, immune system and digestive system Thai Pongal ... to cook special dishes like ...

Thai Pongal is a three to four day festival. A number of elements contribute to making the crop abundant. The Sun provides energy in the process of food production. The rain provides water.

Pongal holds a special place. Like most harvest festivals across India, Pongal coincides with the beginning of the six-month northward journey of the sun. The festival is celebrated on the first day ...

Colombo, Sri Lanka - January 14, 2025 Tamil Hindu devotees and priests in Colombo prepared a traditional rice dish known as 'Pongal' on Tuesday in celebration of the Thai Pongal Hindu festival.

The four-day festival includes Bhogi, a day of cleansing; Thai Pongal, the main thanksgiving ... A highlight of the event was the food, which played a central role in the celebration.

Fr Sebastian Nagaraj celebrated a special Mass, integrating Tamil rituals, a practice approved by the Vatican. In his homily, Fr Nagaraj stressed that Thai Pongal, although not a religious holiday ...

This vibrant festival is celebrated over four days and is a time for families to come together, express gratitude, and enjoy special ... Pongal dates mark the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai ...

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.

to manage the extra passengers during Thai Poosam festival. A one-way special train from Ramanathapuram to Tambaram will operate on January 19 to handle the rush after Pongal festival. Advance ...

Pongal, celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai, aligns with other regional ... adorn them with garlands, and feed them special treats. The festival concludes with Kaanum Pongal ...

Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, each of the four days has its unique significance and rituals. Homes are cleaned during this festival and a special dish ‘Pongal ‘which is made of ...

Parth Bajaj and Adhya share their favourite food-related memories while celebrating India's harvest festivals From Lohri in Punjab and Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra to Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu ...