Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...

Pongal has its roots in the Sangam Period roughly identified from 6th century BC to 2nd century AD. Legends say that Pongal celebration is not less than 2,000 years old.

Medu vadai (medu is the Tamil word for soft) or vada is a popular add-on to a plate of idli or piping hot pongal. These ...

Pongal is one of the major festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This event is also called Thai Pongal, after the name of the first day of the Tamil month in which it is celebrated. Pongal is ...

Pongal is the main festival celebrated in Chennai. Pongal is the harvest festival and is celebrated across five days in January. A sweet delicacy made out of rice and jaggery called pongal is ...

Durga temples across India witness a huge pomp and show during Shardiya Navratri. It is believed to be the most auspicious time of the year when communities come together to dance, feast, and fast.

Pongal 2025: Southern Railway has announced that advance bookings for train tickets for Pongal 2025 festival season will ...

Pongal might be four months away. But if you are looking for train tickets to travel during the festive season, you might find the going tough. The first day of advance booking was proof enough.

This traditional lunch includes 20 authentic dishes such as avial, kuttu, barbatti, purp vadai, payasam, and more, served with steamed rice, ghee, and curd rice. With lunch available in three slots ...