Its name comes from the Tamil word pongu, meaning “to boil over”. Almost all Tamil homes I know, even the most cosmopolitan ones, prepare a sweet pongal known as sakkarai pongal in Tamil. It is almost ...

Sweet and savoury Pongal dishes reflect the duality of life—joy and sustenance, indulgence and simplicity. As you savour ...

Sharing some pictures of Mahakumbh mela 2025 on X, PM Narendra Modi said it is a wonderful confluence of devotion and ...

Actress Indira Krishna celebrates Pongal with her sister this year while reflecting on the gifts of nature. She shares the ...

Pongal 2025, a major Hindu festival, celebrates the harvest season from January 14 to 17. Primarily observed in Tamil Nadu ...

Pongal marks the start of the lucky Tamil month of Thai and the Sun’s entry into the Capricorn sign of the zodiac. The ...

Celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal 2025! Share joyful wishes, messages, and images with loved ones. Update your ...

Discover 10 delicious traditional foods to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025, a festive harvest festival in India. From Tilgul ...

It is used in traditional dishes such as Ven Pongal (savoury rice and lentil dish) and Sakkarai Pongal (sweet rice dish made with jaggery). “The idea behind creating a Pongal menu is to showcase ...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 11: Excitement and mirth was around as students of Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women in traditional attire celebrated Pongal in the institution's campus today ...

Pongal is also a celebration marked by exquisite treats and mouthwatering foods. From the sweet Sakkarai Pongal to the savory dishes like medu vada and sambar, the cuisine of the festivity is rich and ...

Mouthwatering delicacies like Sakkarai Pongal, a sweet rice dish, and Ven Pongal, a savory version, grace the Pongal celebrations. Pongal Kootu, a comforting vegetable stew, and crispy Kara Murukku ...