Pongal (festival)

Tamil Hindu harvest festival

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Pongal, also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil solar calendar and usually falls on 14 or 15 January. It is dedicated to the Surya, the Sun God and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival under many regional names celebrated throughout India. The festival is celebrated over three or four days with Bhogi, Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, observed on consecutive days.

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PM Modi gifts his shawl to girl during Pongal celebrations Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a heartwarming gesture, presented his shawl to a young girl showcasing her singing talent at Pongal celebrations on Sunday. Extending his greetings to the people on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024
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Jallikattu row: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on pleas against traditional bull-taming sport today Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival. DNA - Published on May 18, 2023
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Ultimate question perhaps is whether 'jallikattu' can be allowed in any form: SC The Supreme Court, which is hearing a challenge to a Tamil Nadu law allowing "Jallikattu", on Wednesday observed the "ultimate question" perhaps might be whether the bull-taming sport, dubbed by many.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2022