Though Pongal was celebrated on Jan 14 this year with the last day on Thursday, the church traditionally celebrates it on Sunday to allow for better community participation. Father Dominic encouraged ...

When the water is boiled sufficiently they put rice into the pot. It is usual ... These decorations are made as a form of purification. The third day of Pongal, known as Mattu Pongal is for ...

So, when the contents in the pot boils over and spills, people gather around and say “Pongalo Pongal” aloud to welcome prosperity ... The occasion starts with bathing the cows and bulls, decorating ...

Pongal pot and Sugarcane decorated with serial light bulb ... Beautiful flower design with marigold and chrysanthemum flower traditional rangoli festival decoration on white background pongal festival ...

This dish is cooked in a traditional manner, in an open pot, with fresh rice ... making of special sweets, colorful decorations, and traditional attire. Pongal Around the World While Pongal ...