PONGAL – HARVEST FESTIVAL
Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu, extends over four days to pay homage to the Sun God, a pivotal figure in the agricultural cycle. The Pongal festival is mentioned in Sanskrit Puranas from 200 BC to 300 AD, known as the ‘Sangam age.’ As Pongal signifies the commencement of Uttarayan, families collectively…