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 ...

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

Pongal, the harvest festival of South India, is a time for joy, gratitude, and vibrant celebrations. Decorating homes for Pongal is an integral part of the festivities, adding to the festive cheer ...

Happy Mattu Pongal 2025 Wishes ... and even elephants with vibrant colors, flowers, and bells. The animals are given special treats, and prayers are offered for prosperity and well-being in ...

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 ...

Though Pongal was celebrated on Jan 14 this year with the last day on Thursday, the church traditionally celebrates it on Sunday to allow for better community participation. Father Dominic encouraged ...

The third day of Pongal, also known as Mattu Pongal, is dedicated to worshipping the cattle. The cattle receive a ceremonial bath, their horns cleaned, polished, and decorated with flowers. Aarti is ...

The highlight of this day is the preparation of the Pongal dish — a mixture of boiled sweet rice. The dish is cooked in an earthen pot, often decorated with flowers, and placed in the sun with ...

On 18 January 2025, the Nottingham Tamil Kuzhumam (RCN 1205049) – NTK orchestrated a spectacular Pongal ( harvest ) festival at Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre, bringing together over 75 families in a ...

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's first Pongal... Parineeti's Lohri with Raghav ... Makkar Sankranti. The flowers. Warmth around me and in my heart. P.S. Managing to hit my goal of 30 min or less ...