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Chennai: A die-hard fan of Rajinikanth from Madurai marked the Pongal festival in a special way by offering prayers at a temple built for the superstar inside his own home. Karthik, who considers himself as a huge fan of ‘Thalaivar,’ has been celebrating the harvest festival at this shrine with his family to show his…
Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 6:39 PM IST PM Modi said Pongal has grown into a global celebration, marked with enthusiasm by the Tamil community and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File image/Reuters) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described Pongal as a “deeply warming festival” that offers important lessons on living…
As Tamil Nadu heads into a crucial Assembly election year, the festival of Pongal has taken on a distinctly political colour. From mass celebrations and outreach programmes to symbolism, slogans and welfare messaging, political parties are using the harvest festival to connect with voters on the ground. Watch this report to know more. Source link…
The Tamil festival of Pongal will be celebrated on January 15 (Thursday), followed by Thiruvalluvar Day on January 16 (Friday). Farmers’ Day will then be observed on January 17 (Saturday). To enable people to celebrate Pongal with joy, the Tamil Nadu government is providing ration card holders with one kilogram of sugar, one kilogram of…
India, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, celebrates several harvest festivals in the first month of the year – January. Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal are three significant harvest festivals celebrated across the country, each with its unique customs and traditions. Lohri: January 13 Lohri, celebrated mainly in Punjab and North Indiamarks the end…
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Rs 3,000 in cash will be provided along with the Pongal gift package. However, Opposition leader Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) and several other parties have demanded that the amount be increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. Last year, the Pongal gift package attracted widespread criticism as it did…
On the occasion of the Pongal festival, ration shops across Tamil Nadu will be distributing Pongal gift packages to all eligible ration card holders. Opposition leader and former chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami has called on the state government to include Rs 5,000 in cash with the package, saying it would help people celebrate the festival…
The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order listing public holidays for 2026, covering commercial banks, state offices, educational institutions, and cooperative banks Source link [ad_3]
Last Updated:January 14, 2025, 05:00 IST Aaj Ka Panchang, January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayana, Makaravilakku, and Ishti will be celebrated across the country. Aaj Ka Panchang, January 14, 2025: The sun is expected to rise at 7:15 AM and set at 5:46 PM. (Image: Shutterstock) AAJ KA PANCHANG, JANUARY 14, 2025: The Pratipada…
Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 8:36 PM IST The UGC NET January 15 exam has been postponed due to the Pongal and Makar Sankranti festivals. The revised exam date will be announced later, NTA has said UGC NET 2024: Exams set to be held on January 16 will be conducted as per schedule.(Representational/ PTI Photo) The…