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 ...

A survey by Bernama found that essential items needed during the Pongal celebration such as sugarcane, milk, brown sugar, flowers, mango leaves, fruits and clay pots are readily available and sold at ...

Pongal, the vibrant harvest festival celebrated ... This look pairs wonderfully with traditional sarees and can be enhanced with a gajra (flower garland) for a festive touch.

Decorating cattle: On Mattu Pongal, cattle are bathed and adorned with colorful decorations. Their horns are painted, garlands of flowers are placed around their necks, and their foreheads are ...