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15 Jan 2024

Happy Pongal: Wishes, WhatsApp Messages To Share With Friends And Family

Celebrated mainly in South India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Pongal is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil solar calendar Pongal 2024 is being celebrated on January 15 January 15 is also celebrated as Makar Sankranti in North India

14 Jan 2024

Bandhani To Organza: Sarees You Must-Have For The Festivities

With festivals like Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri commencing, here are our top five saree recommendations to embrace the festivities in its full spirit.

pm modi on pongal

14 Jan 2024

PM Modi celebrated Pongal festival in Delhi

10 Jan 2024

Pongal Fashion: How To Dress Up For Festivals - Key Tips

Whether in the form of necklaces, bangles, earrings, or rings, Temple Jewellery adds an artful touch to any ensemble Kanjeevaram sarees, a true delight to wear and behold, stand as a testament to the artistry and skill of silk weavers Adding a touch of tradition to contemporary styles, Ethnic Sandals are stepping into the limelight

Makar Sankranti

09 Jan 2024

Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or 15? Check Date, Muhurat, Significance

According to Hindu mythology, Sankranti - a Hindu deity - killed a demon called Sankarasur on the following day of Makar Sankranti It's also believed that if someone dies on the day of Sankranti, they go straight to paradise Flying kites and preparing sweets with sesame seeds are done on this day

17 Jan 2023

From besan laddu to bisibelebhat, celebrate harvest festival with vegan dishes

Veganuary is a global charity that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond It was founded in 2014 and since then more than 2.5 million people have taken the 31-day plant-based pledge from almost every country in the world

Mattu Pongal 2023

16 Jan 2023

Happy Mattu Pongal 2023: Know date, significance, importance and story

This year Mattu Pongal is being celebrated on 16 Jan Mattu Pongal celebration is also known as Cow Pongal The preparation of the traditional "Pongal" dish is the festival's most important custom

Jallikattu 2023

16 Jan 2023

Jallikattu 2023: Over 60 people injured during event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

Jallikattu is also known as 'Eru Thazhuvuthal' and 'Mancuvirattu Jallikattu events are scheduled to be held in Palamedu and Alanganallur 300 bull tamers and 150 spectators are allowed in a Jallikattu event

Vijay Deverakonda

15 Jan 2023

Vijay Deverakonda wishes fans on Makar Sankranti, shares glimpse of puja- Pic

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Vijay Deverakonda wished his fans and shared a glimpse of the puja from his house.

Avaniyapuram Jallikattu

15 Jan 2022

Jallikattu competition begins in Madurai, teenage spectator gored to death

An 18-year-old spectator was gored to death by a raging bull at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu in Madurai. The popular bull-taming competition was held on Pongal day. It also left about 59 people, including tamers, bull owners and spectators injured.

14 Jan 2022

Rajinikanth's Pongal greetings have a special Covid care message

Extending his Pongal greetings to the people, Rajinikanth on Friday urged everybody to follow all the rules and restrictions to safeguard themselves against Covid 19.

14 Jan 2022

Pongal 2022: Hema Malini, daughter Esha Deol celebrate at home, see pics

'Dream Girl' Hema Malini shared a glimpse of her Pongal celebration at home Her daughter Esha Deol also posted a video, capturing her festive celebration

13 Jan 2022

Pongal 2022: Try these 5 delicious recipes to savour on this harvest festival!

Check out these scrumptious and quick recipes to make to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal.

05 Jan 2022

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin distributes 'Pongal' gift hampers to beneficiaries

Chief Minister MK Stalin presented the gift, packed in a cloth bag, to 10 beneficiary families at the state Secretariat on Tuesday.

Makar Sankranti 2021

14 Jan 2021

Makar Sankranti 2021: A quick look into how India celebrates harvest festival!

In Uttarakhand, after taking a holy bath in the river, people visit Bagnath Temple and pray to Lord Shiva. Melas or fairs are held at various places and at Bageshwar Uttarayan fair is organised annually in January. Khichuri is prepared as Bhog and offered to the god and goddesses.

14 Jan 2021

Pongal 2021: Importance of the festival, rituals and celebration

Dedicated to Surya Dev or Sun God, the harvest festival coincides with Makar Sankranti. 'Pongal' means 'boil' or 'overflow' referring to the traditional dish prepared from the new harvest of rice boiled in milk with jaggery. After preparing the sweet Pongal dish, it is first offered to the gods and goddesses.

13 Jan 2021

Rahul Gandhi to begin Congress' election campaign for Tamil Nadu on Pongal

Rahul Gandhi will begin Congress' election campaign for Tamil Nadu on Pongal He will reach the state on January 14 to attend the Jallikattu programme organised on the occasion of Pongal

06 Jan 2021

Centre asks Tamil Nadu to scrap orders allowing 100 per cent theatre occupancy

Tamil Nadu government allowed the decision to increase the seating capacity of multiplexes after the film stars such as Vijay requested to grant the permission before Pongal. Tamil Nadu is going to have its assembly elections later this year. According to the guideline given by the Union Home Ministry, 50 per cent occupancy in the cinema theatres outside the containment zone is allowed.

15 Jan 2020

Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti, Pongal

The festival, marking the transition of the Sun from the Dhanu (Sagittarius) sign to the Makara (Capricorn) constellation, signals the start of the summer solstice, with days gradually getting longer and warmer.

Makar Sankranti

15 Jan 2020

On Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art promises hope

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path.

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