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...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Bhogi 2026 date, time, significance, rituals and how the festival is celebrated across South IndiaBhogi, the vibrant start to the four-day Pongal festival, ushers in renewal and prosperity across South India. Celebrated on January 13, 20...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
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...
11 Jan, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Pongal cash gift announced with eye on Assembly poll, Opposition slams DMK governmentWondering why Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had not provided Rs 3,000 each to 2.22 crore rice-category ration cardholders for the mi...
05 Jan, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
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...
04 Jan, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
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, ...
02 Jan, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
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...
11 Jan, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
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 ...
15 Jan, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 1,000 as Pongal giftTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a Rs 1,000 cash incentive for people attending the harvest festival Pongal. The cash wil...
05 Jan, 2024, 01.53 PM IST
PM Modi greets people on Pongal, Magh Bihu, Makar Sankranti"Pongal greetings to everyone, particularly the Tamil people worldwide. May this festival bring happiness and wonderful health in our lives...
15 Jan, 2023, 09.23 AM IST
Different festivals signify India's vibrant cultural diversity, says PM Modi"Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India's vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals," tweete...
14 Jan, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
PepsiCo launches limited edition festive packs of 7Up for Tamil Nadu marketThe limited edition packs are a tribute to the spirit of Pongal and take inspiration from the various elements that define the harvest fest...
08 Jan, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Pongal 2021 - messages and wishes to celebrate with your loved ones13 Jan, 2021, 10.13 AM IST
PM greets people on Pongal, Magh Bihu, Makar SankrantiWhile Makar Sankranti is a festival in the Hindu calendar which is dedicated to the Sun deity Surya, 'Magh Bihu' is when the annual harvest...
15 Jan, 2020, 11.04 AM IST
Pongal celebrated; Jallikattu ban, drought dampens spiritHowever, protests over banning of bull taming sport Jallikattu dampened the festive spirit in Madurai and the drought situation in Cauvery ...
14 Jan, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on occasion of various festivals"The festive spirit across India is gladdening. It celebrates the diversity of India that we cherish & are extremely proud of," he tweeted.
14 Jan, 2015, 10.34 AM IST
- Vice President Hamid Ansari greets nation on Makar Sakranti, Pongal
Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
13 Jan, 2013, 10.39 PM IST