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Elderly man killed, 27 injured during bull race at Pongal festival in Tami
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The incident occurred during Eruthuvittal Vizha, a traditional bull race held in connection with Pongal festivities, during which raging bulls charged through the arena amid a large crowd of spectators.
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Grand Jallikattu event held in Pudukkottai's Vadamalapuram as part of Pong
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The event took place at the Pidari Amman and Karuppar temples and was jointly organised by the villages of Rajavayal, Vadamalapuram and Gurukalaiyapatti. Villagers and visitors gathered in large numbers to witness the sport, which is a key attraction during Pongal festivities across the s
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Coimbatore's Carnatic Musician Meena Subramanian Receives "Kovai Subri Mur
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 17: Eminent Carnatic Musician Smt. Meena Subramanian, senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi MLV Vasanthakumari has been conferred the "Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award" by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra on Monday 12th January, 2026.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin arrives to witness Jallikattu in Madurai
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu, is a centuries-old sport of Tamil Nadu, observed on the third day of Pongal. The name is derived from two Tamil words - Jalli (silver and gold coins) and Kattu (tied). During the event, a bull is released into a crowd, and participants attempt to tam
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TN: Coimbatore farmers perform traditional "Patti" stamping ritual to mark
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
people celebrated Mattu Pongal, a key part of Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Mattu Pongal was celebrated with devotion, tradition, and heartfelt joy, with family and relatives worshipping the cattle through traditional rituals, fe
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Mattu Pongal festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of the Pongal festival, one of the most important traditional celebrations of Tamil Nadu, Mattu Pongal is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state today.
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AIADMK's Palaniswami questions stability of Congress within DMK-led allian
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami raised questions about the stability of the Congress party within the DMK-led alliance, citing growing speculation that the Congress may exit the alliance.
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Chennai: KK Nagar police celebrate Pongal with families outside station
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The personnel at the KK Nagar Police Station took a break from their duties to celebrate Pongal with their loved ones. They cooked the traditional Pongal dish in a Cauldron, showcasing their connection to culture.
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"To me it is Tamil New Year": DMK MP Kanimozhi on TVK chief Vijay's Pongal
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Kanimozhi was reacting to Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham chief Vijay's 'X' post, which extended greetings for Thai Pongal and the Tamil New Year. It also triggered a fresh debate over the cultural and political significance of linking Pongal with the Tamil New Year.
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"Very happy that PM is coming to Tamil Nadu in Thai Month": Tamilisai Sou
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the media, Soundararajan said it is very significant that the Prime Minister would be visiting Tamil Nadu during th auspicious Thai Month. "It is an NDA meeting, and from that NDA will take off its successful process and procedure for our 2026 election. We are very happy that
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Jana Nayagan row: SC turns down plea for CBFC clearance for Vijay's movie
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the makers of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan,' starring actor Vijay.
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TVK leaders' Pongal and New Year greetings spark political, cultural debat
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The greeting drew attention because, traditionally, the Tamil New Year is observed in mid-April during the Tamil month of Chithirai, not in January during Thai Pongal. In 2008, the DMK government led by the late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi officially declared Thai 1 (Pongal day) as the
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