Colombo, Sri Lanka - January 14, 2025 Tamil Hindu devotees and priests in Colombo prepared a traditional rice dish known as 'Pongal' on Tuesday in celebration of the Thai Pongal Hindu festival.

Fr Sebastian Nagaraj celebrated a special Mass, integrating Tamil rituals, a practice approved by the Vatican. In his homily, Fr Nagaraj stressed that Thai Pongal, although not a religious holiday ...

Pongal, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily in South India, is a time of joy, gratitude, and renewal. It marks the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai and falls in mid-January each year.

The four-day festival includes Bhogi, a day of cleansing; Thai Pongal, the main thanksgiving ... A highlight of the event was the food, which played a central role in the celebration.

THAI PONGAL is a vibrant celebration of harvest and renewal, celebrated with distinctive customs by Tamil communities worldwide. In Sri Lanka, the festival takes on unique characteristics ...

Pongal is a multiday festival celebrated by the Tamil community. Celebrated over four days, Pongal marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai ... "On this special day, may you reap ...

Mattu Pongal 2025 is being celebrated today, January 15(Photos: X/smrititnfc, SatsangTweets) Also an important subtext of the festival is the day marking the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the Cabinet on Tuesday (Jan 14) took the opportunity to extend their Pongal greetings to the Tamil community in the country. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk ...

From the bustling streets of Bangkok to serene coastal towns, Thai food invites you on an adventure for your taste buds. Imagine biting into a fragrant bowl of Tom Yum soup or savoring the sweetness ...

She does it with such enthusiasm, it's a joy to watch her. We also prepare a special spread of food. I've celebrated Pongal in other cities like Delhi and Mumbai, but there's something magical ...

Happy Mattu Pongal ... special treats, and prayers are offered for prosperity and well-being in the coming year. The celebrations are filled with traditional music, dances, and delicious food ...