Pongal has its ancient roots in South Indian culture, centuries ago. It was first prepared as an offering to deities in ...

Known by various names across the country, the festival is celebrated as Pongal in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and among the Tamil diaspora around the world, including in Sri Lanka.

Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...

Discover Attukal Pongal, a festival in Trivandrum celebrating womanhood and strength with rituals and traditional food.

While the core ingredients of paal payasam -- milk, rice, and sugar -- remain consistent, the preparation methods and added ...

Pongal is the main festival celebrated in Chennai ... Almost everything under the sun worth shopping… One of India’s largest leather trade fair, it takes place in February.

Second and the third day witnesses the main celebrations. Main part of the festivities on the second day is the making of pongal, rice cooked with jaggery. Mattu Pongal, celebrated on third day ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has extended 'Pongal' (harvest festival) greetings to Malaysian Indians. He also called on the Indian community to continue to work ...