Pongal festival News

Makar Sankranti, one of the most significant harvest festivals in India, marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar), signaling the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. Celebrated with zeal and fervor, Makar Sankranti has regional significance and is celebrated in diverse ways across the country. Let’s take a journey through India and explore the unique customs and traditions associated with this vibrant festival.  

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

Pongal is one of the most important festivals of Tamil Nadu and falls around the same time as Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated to express gratitude to Sun God. 

Pongal was among the 12 holidays that the Centre considered as optional.

DMK President M Karunanidhi on Wednesday assured to bring back the banned bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and said that Tamil Nadu will celebrate the festival next year if the party comes to power in the May 16 Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalitha on Wednesday announced Rs.100 cash, one kg each of rice and sugar and a two-foot-long sugarcane stalk would be distributed to 1.91 crore ration card holders in the state to celebrate Pongal.