Pongal Holidays for Tamil Nadu: Holidays for five days have been announced for all schools, colleges and government offices in Tamil Nadu by the state government in celebration of Pongal 2025.

Pongal, Tamil Nadu's harvest festival, is a vibrant celebration of gratitude to nature, particularly the Sun God, for a bountiful harvest. Marked by rituals, delicious feasts, and cultural ...

Tamil Nadu Ration Shop Employees Union general secretary P Dineshkumar said, “During the Pongal festival, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Department had announced the sale of grocery packages under three ...

The first part of the event was a meal, which was prepared the same way it is in Tamil Nadu, Ventakrishnan said. Pongal translates to “overflowing pot” and is the name of the rice dish that is ...

Powerloom weavers in Erode fear reduced orders for Pongal 2026 due to delay in procurement of free dhotis and saris.

Tamil Nadu, lying in the Southern most part of the ... festivals that attracts people from all across the country is the Pongal festival that happens from January 13 till January 16.

This festival takes place during Mattu Pongal, the second day of the four-day Pongal festival, honoring cattle, which are vital for agriculture and rural livelihoods in Tamil Nadu. (PTI photo) ...

A 40-year-old welder from Bengaluru died and 12 others, including seven women, sustained injuries after being attacked by ...

In addition to the holidays designated by the Reserve Bank of India, Tamil Nadu celebrates festivals such as Pongal, Tamil New Year, and Deepavali. On these significant occasions, banks will be ...

In addition to the holidays designated by the Reserve Bank of India, Tamil Nadu celebrates festivals such as Pongal, Tamil New Year, and Deepavali. On these significant occasions, banks will be ...