Brands organise on-ground activations like rangoli (kolam) competitions, uriyadi contests ... The mall has also created traditional Pongal game zones and experiential marketing initiatives ...

On 18 January 2025, the Nottingham Tamil Kuzhumam (RCN 1205049) – NTK orchestrated a spectacular Pongal ( harvest ) festival at Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre, bringing together over 75 families in a ...

The programme began with a ceremonial cooking of Pongal in a clay pot. Mr. Nehru later inaugurated and gave away prizes to the winners of competitive folk games such as tug-of-war and ‘uriyadi ...

In contrast, Annur residents celebrated the day differently by organizing traditional games such as ‘kolam' competitions and ‘uriyadi' (pot-breaking contests for men) at Kempanaickenpalayam.

The players participated in games like uriyadi—where blindfolded players attempt to break a pot that is hung from a height—and tug of war. Nothing like a little healthy competition to liven things up.

Trichy: Egalitarian (Samathuva) Pongal celebrations organized by educational ... Traditional sports like tug of war, silambam, and uriyadi (breaking a suspended pot) added vibrancy to the festivities.

Families get together on the fourth or Kaanum Pongal Day to have a grand meal. Mayilattam and Kolattam-the traditional folk dances-are performed on this day. Jallikattu (a game involving bulls ...

Transgenders of Kundayiruppu celebrated their ‘thalai” (first) Pongal’ in their residential ... spoon and lemon and ‘uriyadi’. All the winners got prizes from the Collector.

Happy Pongal 2025 wishes: Pongal is one of the most celebrated festivals among Hindus because of its association with the harvest season. The auspicious festival is celebrated with huge joy and ...