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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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President Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taking to social media post on X, the President of India wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indian people living in the country and abroad. These festivals are a symbol of our rich cultural heritage an
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TN: Devotees flock to Sankara Rameshwarar Temple in Thoothukudi to celebra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A large number of devotees flocked to the temples to offer their prayers on the occasion of the Thiruvathirai festival in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi.
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Die-hard Rajinikanth fan celebrates Pongal in temple dedicated to the supe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Karthik, a die-hard fan of superstar Rajinikanth from Madurai, uniquely celebrated Pongal by honouring the actor in a temple he built inside his home.
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Pongal Fete gets All its Rustic Charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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 (11 Jan). It was amazing to watch bustling activities happen in a village setting recreated spec
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Kite, Color, and Couture: Trendy Looks for Makar Sankranti & Pongal Fr
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8: The harvest season is here, and with it come the joyful celebrations of Makar Sankranti and Pongal, festivals that light up homes and hearts across India. As we honor traditions, it's also the perfect time to embrace festive dressing that blends timel
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Tamil Nadu: Class 5 girl trains bull for upcoming Jallikattu event in Madu
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Yazhini comes from a traditional farming family where cattle rearing is a way of life. With the support of her parents, she has developed a passion for training Jallikattu bulls.
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Maharaja Textile Welcomes 5000 Photographers Capture Jallikattu Spirit in
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu [India], December 17: During the Pongal Festival of 2024, Maharaja Textile demonstrated its profound commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement by organising a remarkable photography competition that celebrated the traditional spirit of Jallikattu. Building upon
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'Vidaamuyarchi' teaser out: Check out first glimpse of Ajith's Pongal rele
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The teaser of Ajith Kumar's much-awaited film 'Vidaamuyarchi' was released late on November 28.
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Tamil Nadu: Several injured in Jallikattu event in Sivaganga
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Jallikattu is an age-old event celebrated mostly in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations. In Jallikattu, a bull is released into a crowd of people, and participants in the event try to grab the large hump on the bull's back, attempting to bring the bull to a stop.
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Jallikattu event held in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai, 15 injured in first rou
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the organisers, 700 bulls and 350 tamers are participating in this event.Police personnel were deployed in the village for security. In the first round of the event, 15 people were injured.
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Tamil Nadu: Newly constructed Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena hosts i
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The newly constructed Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena hosted its first Jallikattu competition in Keelakarai, near Alanganallur in Madurai district, on Wednesday.
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