At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household.

If you’re looking to spread festive cheer, here are ten thoughtful gift ideas for your loved ones this Pongal season: Pongal Putham (New Pot ... or a framed kolam design makes an elegant ...

Swiggy Instamart introduced an interactive Pongal pot installation at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai from January 14 to 17, 2025. The life-sized installation blends the Pongal tradition of ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is a time to celebrate the year’s agricultural produce and the hard work of farmers in bringing it to the table. What better way to celebrate than by ...

On the day of Surya Pongal, it is important to cook the new rice. Every house cooks a pot of new rice with milk and when the milk boils over the pot, family members shout "Pongal-o-Pongal".

The event's centerpiece was the Pongal pot cooking ceremony, where Jasmine Rice took pride of place. Participants prepared the sweet, fragrant Pongal rice - a symbol of prosperity - using Jasmine ...