DHARMAPURI: Farmers are crestfallen as the price of Samanthi (Chrysanthemum) dropped from Rs 240 -Rs 260 per kg to Rs 60 -Rs ...

Madurai: With Pongal around the corner, flower prices in Madurai's markets, including the Mattuthavani integrated flower market, have skyrocketed. Popular varieties such as Madurai Malli (jasmine ...

At the centre a lump of cow dung holding a five petal 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 ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu ... For beginners, try a simple flower design: Start from the centre and connect dots to form petals. Use curves and lines to enhance the design.

The cattle look more beautiful with polished horns, and they are made to wear flower garlands, beads, and bells. Families get together on the fourth or Kaanum Pongal Day to have a grand meal.

Pongal is a four-day festival that is celebrated in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu. This is a festival that is similar to the north Indian festival of Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated in ...