She believes the roots of the festival differ from today’s four-day celebrations of Bhogi for cleansing, Thai pongal for the sun, Mattu pongal for cattle, and Kaanum for sight-seeing.

Down south in Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated as Pongal, a four-day-long festival that pays homage to the Sun God. The first day is Bhogi, followed by Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum ...

This year Pongal lasted from the 14th till the 17th of January. The first day is called Bhogi Pongal, this is the day where traditionally, in India, you would burn any old clothes or items that ...

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A total of 177.64 lakh sarees and 177.22 lakh dhotis are required for the Pongal festival in 2026. Current stock stands at 31.54 lakh sarees and 33.12 lakh dhotis, which means 146.10 lakh sarees ...

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Pongal, a traditional South Indian comfort dish, is known for its simplicity, flavour, and heartiness. Whether it’s the classic sweet Pongal or the savoury white and milk Pongal, it’s a staple in many ...

Festivals in India are more than just dates on a calendar; they are expressions of faith, joy, and community. As you look forward to the vibrant celebrations of 2025, remember that these occasions ...

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called her Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath "sabse bada bhogi (the greatest pleasurist)", lashing out at the ...

CM also increased the Pongal festival bonus for state government retired C and D category staff, all types of individual pensioners and family pensioners, from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.