Amit Shah participates in Pongal festivities in Tiruchirappalli

Jan 05, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday participated in the Pongal festival celebrations in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

'One of our land's greatest...': PM Modi's tribute to iconic Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar

Jan 15, 2025

Thiruvalluvar Day is typically observed on January 15 in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as part of the annual Pongal festivities.

Mohan Bhagwat participates in Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu

Jan 14, 2021

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 14 : While on his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers...

Rameswaram residents look forward to rooster fights during Pongal

Jan 10, 2021

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10 : Rameswaram residents are looking forward to rooster fights which are a part of Pongal festivities which will...

Pongal 2023: Traditional dishes to relish during this Harvest festival

Jan 14, 2023

As the harvest season draws near, preparations are afoot to celebrate it through the Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Bihu festivities. In Tamil Nadu,...

Elderly man killed, 27 injured during bull race at Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu's Vellore

Jan 18, 2026

The incident occurred during Eruthuvittal Vizha, a traditional bull race held in connection with Pongal festivities, during which raging bulls charged through the arena...