Pongal 2026: Harvest Festival Celebrations and Traditions
Pongal 2026 begins on January 14, celebrating Tamil harvest traditions with rituals, delicious dishes, and gratitude to nature and cattle. Discover the festival's significance and customs.
Pongal 2026 begins on January 14, celebrating Tamil harvest traditions with rituals, delicious dishes, and gratitude to nature and cattle. Discover the festival's significance and customs.
Pongal 2026 brings four days of celebration in Tamil Nadu, honoring farmers, nature, and community with traditional rituals and modern greetings.
Discover the top five traditional Pongal dishes, from sweet to savoury, that define this vibrant Indian harvest festival in 2026.
Celebrate Pongal 2026 on January 14 with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and festive WhatsApp status messages. Discover traditional greetings for this Tamil harvest festival.
Artisans in Sivaganga's Poovanthi village face soil shortages, limiting Pongal pot production. They urge government support to preserve traditional craftsmanship.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
Pongal 2026 falls on January 14. Explore the date, time, four-day rituals, origin, and significance of Tamil Nadu's iconic harvest festival. Learn how to celebrate.
With Vijay's film delayed, Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' and Jiiva's 'Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil' seize the Pongal 2024 release window. Get the full story on the new box office contenders.
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
Get ready for Pongal 2026 with stunning Kasavu saree looks inspired by Nayanthara, Sai Pallavi, Samantha, and more South Indian divas. Discover how to blend tradition with contemporary style.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
SDAT completes a ₹3 crore, 5-acre permanent jallikattu arena in Suriyur, Trichy, ending reliance on temporary structures. Inauguration set for Pongal 2026. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
Mark your calendars for Pongal 2026! Get the exact dates for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Discover the significance and rituals of this vibrant Tamil harvest festival.
Planning Pongal celebrations at work in 2026? Discover traditional games, team-building activities, and festive ideas to boost employee morale and cultural spirit. Make your office celebration memorable!
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Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri & Pongal with traditional Indian sweets made with jaggery. Discover easy, healthy recipes for kheer, ladoo, chikki & more. Try them now!
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India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
Southern Railway will run special trains from Jan 8-21 for Pongal rush. Advance booking opens at 8 am on Sunday, Jan 4. Plan your travel now!
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
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The Pongal-Sankranti 2026 festival season is set for a massive box office clash with major releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema. Discover the star-studded lineup and release dates.