The festival is named after the ceremonial ‘Pongal’, which means ‘to boil, overflow’ and refers to the traditional dish prepared from the new harvest of rice boiled in milk with jaggery offered to Surya. When Is Pongal 2024? Know Date and Significance of the Popular Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu.
Feasting is an integral part of Pongal, with sumptuous meals comprising a variety of dishes like sambar, vada, payasam, and the essential Pongal delicacy served to friends, family, and neighbors. Pongal 2024 Date, Shubh Muhurat & Significance: Full Calendar, Rituals and Traditions; Everything To Know About the Harvest Festival.
The Animal Welfare Board has issued emergency advisory to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to stop cockfights during Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti 2024: Animal Welfare Board Asks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana To Stop Cockfights During Festival.
As per records, the date of Lohri changes every 70 years. In the late 19th century, Lohri used to fall on 11th January. In the mid-20th century, the festival used to be celebrated on 12th January or 13th January. In the 21st century, Lohri generally falls on the 13th or 14th of January. Lohri 2024 Date: Is Lohri on January 13 or 14 This Year? Know All About the Harvest Festival of Punjab.