Trichy marked the start of Pongal celebrations with Jallikattu 2026, the traditional Tamil bull-taming sport held during the harvest festival. The event featured 750 bulls and hundreds of participants.
A devoted Rajinikanth fan in Madurai celebrated Pongal in a unique way by offering prayers at a home temple dedicated to the superstar. The festival featured a 300-kg idol, bullock cart display, navadhanyam, and creative vegetable and grain decorations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L. Murugan in the national capital. As part of the Pongal celebrations, PM Modi offered prayers and also fed cows on the auspicious occasion.
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Chennai will see heightened security for Kaanum Pongal on January 17, with over 16,000 police personnel deployed and strict safety measures enforced along city beaches.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of Lohri, and Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, saying these festivals are symbols of our rich cultural heritage.
As a new year dawns, the spirit of festivities surrounds us with new aspirations and joys to unfold in terms of new beginnings.
Modi also fed cows at his residence on the occassion of Makar Sakranti
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Pongal and said the festive fervour can be witnessed emanating from every home in Tamil Nadu.
Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated with joy and fervour, holds profound cultural and agricultural significance.
