Bhogi is celebrated on the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, one of the prominent harvest festivals in the country.

While Lohri is celebrated in north India, and Makar Sankranti in the west of the country, Pongal is celebrated by south Indians. This year, the festival begins on January 14 and ends on January ...

Thai Pongal, which falls on Jan 14, corresponds with Makar Sankranti, which marks an important day for Keralites who celebrate the ‘Makaravilakku' — a revered festival held annually at the ...

Makar Sankranti signifies the harvest and the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated under various names across India ... Down south in Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated as Pongal ...

Pongal is a four-day festival that is celebrated in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu. This is a festival that is similar to the north Indian festival of Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated in ...

The High Commission of India in Colombo and the Consulate General of India in Jaffna distributed festive kits at a series of celebratory events ahead of the auspicious festival of Pongal, while the ...

Discover six special dishes which are cooked during the Pongal festival. Apart from the historical culinary value of South Indian food, the dishes also reflect the principles of sharing and ...

The vibrant Pongal festival was celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm in Dharavi, Mumbai. Though traditionally observed in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, the festival has found its ...

From sacred rituals honouring ancient beliefs to exuberant displays of unity and joy, January offers a glimpse into India's diverse and dynamic cultural landscape. These festivals go beyond just ...

Parth Bajaj and Adhya share their favourite food-related memories while celebrating India's harvest festivals From Lohri in Punjab and Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra to Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu ...