Pongal is a crucial time for Tamil film releases as the festival atmosphere boosts audience enthusiasm, benefiting box office ...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated here on Thursday the distribution of harvest festival, 'Pongal' gift pack of rice, sugar and sugarcane to over 2 crore ration card holders, provided to ...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin initiated the distribution of Pongal gift packs including rice, sugar, and sugarcane to over 2 crore ration cardholders. The initiative, costing Rs 249.76 crore, ...

Date: Rituals include holy dips in sacred rivers, prayers to Surya, feasting on dishes like til ladoo, khichdi, and pongal, ...

Hyderabad celebrates Pongal with food festivals, cultural performances, and festive decorations at Necklace Road and Tank Bund.

However, the Pongal festival, a major cultural event in Tamil Nadu, coincides with the exam dates. Pongal falls on January 14, followed by Thiruvalluvar Day (Mattu Pongal) on January 15, ...

In view of the harvest festival ‘Pongal’ celebrations in Tamil Nadu from January 14 to 16, 2025, the UGC-National Eligibility Test, scheduled to be held during those days as well should be rescheduled ...

In Tamil Nadu, the festival of Pongal is celebrated with great fervor, symbolizing gratitude for nature's bounty and the harvest season. This year, the Tamil Nadu government's Pongal Gift ...

Renee Sample, left, helps a child light a traditional candle during the 2024 Kwanzaa and African Celebration, Dec. 10, 2024, in Frisco.(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer) Kwanzaa is a seven-day ...

These dates clash with Pongal, a major harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. Kanimozhi criticized the NTA's scheduling, citing insensitivity to Tamil cultural traditions and highlighting the disruption ...