Tamil Nadu weather alert: Will rain play spoilsport for Pongal in Chennai? Here's what IMD prediction saysChennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is in festive mood for Pongal celebrations which begin tomorrow but the main question is whether rain dam...
Pongal holidays 2026: Tamil Nadu schools to remain shut on these dates. Check full list of holidaysPongal holidays Tamil Nadu schools shut: In Tamil Nadu, schools and educational institutions remain shut on Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzha...
Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Date, meaning, Pongal rituals and how Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra celebrate itBhogi Pongal 2026 Date: Bhogi Pandigai marks the beginning of the Sankranti and Pongal festivities. It symbolises new beginnings, encouragi...
From Pongal, Lohri to Uttarayan: Different names and rituals of Makar Sankranti across IndiaMakar Sankranti 2026: India celebrates Makar Sankranti, marking the Sun's northward journey and the end of winter. This harvest festival, o...
Pongal 2026: Dates, history, significance, rituals and traditions of the four-day harvest festivalPongal, a vibrant harvest festival, will be celebrated in Tamil Nadu from January 13 to 17. This four-day event honors Surya, the Sun God, ...
Pongal 2025: A look at the significance of Bhogi, Thai, Mattu, and KaanumPongal 2025: A look at the significance of Bhogi, Thai, Mattu, and Kaanum
Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal 2025: Dates, timings, significance, puja vidhi, and popular foodsMakar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include var...
Pongal 2024: Learn about India’s longest harvest festival!While the North is busy celebrating the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti, Tamils are gearing up to observe Pongal, their own version of ...
Are banks closed on Makara Sankranti, Pongal? Check the state-wise bank holiday listBank holidays will differ from state to state depending on the regional festival and in January 2024 banks will be closed for 16 days inclu...
Makar Sankranti 2024: Uttaarayan, Pongal, and Vilakku, know different names of Makar SankrantiMakar Sankranti 2024: Makar Sankranti 2024 unfolds a diverse celebration worldwide. In Gujarat, it's Uttarayan with vibrant kite-flying; Ta...
Are banks closed on 1st January?In January banks will be closed for 16 days including second, fourth Saturdays, Sunday, Republic day and more.
Pongal 2023: Delicious and wholesome traditional recipes to try this weekendThe celebrations go on for over four days, as Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month.
Bank holidays in January 2022: Get the full list hereThe only national holiday on which banks will be closed is Republic Day, which falls on January 26 (Wednesday). There are also several stat...
Pongal 2021 - messages and wishes to celebrate with your loved ones
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah, Jayalalithaa greet people on eve of Tamil New Year"On the joyous occasion of Tamil New Year, Vaisaki, Baisakhi and Vishu I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people," Rosa...
Tamil Nadu Governor, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi greet people on PongalJayalalithaa recalled that Pongal was the occasion where farmers held prayers besides thanking the cattle for aiding them in their vocation.
Departure, arrival of 32 flights delayeAn outgoing Air India flight from here to Mumbai was stopped just before take off on the runway as the air traffic control did not give cle...