Today, Tamil Hindus around the world celebrate Pongal, the harvest festival that expresses gratitude to nature and the sun for a bountiful yield. The festival is synonymous with the humble clay pot, ...

Dinesh Kumar has been shaping clay since he was young. His hands know the work well. He places the wet clay on the wheel and turns it slowly. It rises into shape with the help of his hands. He keeps ...

The potters of Dindigul district have urged the State government to include clay pots and clay chulhas (clay stoves) in the pongal gift hamper for distribution to the eligible rice card holders and ...

Ponggal, the traditional Tamil harvest festival symbolising gratitude to nature and the sun for a bountiful yield, is closely associated with the preparation of sweet rice cooked in clay pots - a ...

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 13 (ANI): Amid the festivities of Thai Pongal - one of the most vibrant cultural festivals in the state, artisans in the Poovanthi village of Sivaganga, Tamil ...

Pongal is more than just a festival, it’s a heartfelt celebration of harvest, gratitude and togetherness. Deeply rooted in South Indian tradition, Pongal recipes are known for their simplicity and ...

While Tamil communities around the world celebrate Pongal in mid‑January, marking the harvest season and offering gratitude to nature, farmers, and the Sun God, the Festival arrives late for the South ...

Pupil School in New Malden celebrated Thai Pongal with Tamil food, cultural attire, kolam art and community events, ...

Digana, Central Province - January 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Tamarind Gardens Homestay, a farmstay and cultural ...

Pongal, the much-loved harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is more than just cooking sweet Pongal and offering thanks to the Sun God. It is also about bringing the spirit of abundance, gratitude, and ...