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"Tamil culture not limited to Tamil Nadu but shared culture of entire Indi
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Prime Minister addressed an event on Pongal festivities at Union Minister L. Murugan's residence in the national capital and asserted that such festivals strengthen the sentiment of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat".
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PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote to citizens across the country, extending his warm greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, festivals that mark the harvest season in different parts of India.
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DMK deceiving people by failing to fulfil any of their promises: BJP's K A
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
While celebrating the grand Pongal festival in Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi district, Annamalai said that even the long standing demand to renovate the Shenbagavalli Dam has been unfulfilled, while illegal smuggling of mineral resources is on the rise.
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TN: Tiruchirappalli Collectorate celebrates Pongal with foreign tourists
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The event was held on the Collectorate premises, with officers and staff from various government departments in attendance. As part of the celebrations, Pongal was prepared in a traditional earthen pot, symbolising prosperity, gratitude to nature, and respect for farmers.
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President Murmu extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu greeting
Updated : 2 months ago IST
President Murmu also expressed gratitude to nature and thanked the farmer benefactors.
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After nearly 7-hour CBI grilling, TVK Chief Vijay to appear again at later
Updated : 2 months ago IST
While Vijay has been granted a temporary reprieve to return home for the Pongal festival, CBI sources have confirmed that his legal journey is far from over: he will be summoned again for further questioning at a later date.
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Tamil Nadu: Agricultural produce floods Thoothukudi market ahead of Pongal
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts.
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Tamil Nadu: Bumper sugarcane harvest brings cheer to farmers in Trichy ahe
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Sugarcane farmers across several regions of Trichy district, including Thiruvalar Cholai, Vayalur, Thuraiyur and Musiri, are witnessing a bumper harvest this season, bringing cheer ahead of the Pongal festival
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Amit Shah participates in Pongal festivities in Tiruchirappalli
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday participated in the Pongal festival celebrations in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
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TN CM Stalin announces Rs 3,000 Pongal cash gift for ration card holders,
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday announced a Pongal festival cash assistance of Rs 3,000 for all rice ration card-holding families across the state, extending the benefit to families residing in Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camps as well.
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Spectacular fireworks illuminate night sky during Sivakasi Bhadrakaliamman
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A one-hour fireworks display at Sivakasi Bhadrakaliamman Temple wowed thousands of devotees during the Chithirai Pongal festival. Despite the rain, people gathered to pray, fulfill vows, and enjoy the vibrant local firecrackers.
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People burn waste items during 'Bhogi' as the first day of the Pongal fest
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The celebration of Pongal began across South India on Monday with 'Bhogi' or burning of old and unwanted items like old clothes, mats and broomsticks in the belief that new things will usher into their lives.
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