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What is The Meaning of Pongal?

About Tamil Pongal Festival, Makar Sankranti, Jallikattu, Kaanum Pongal

Same festival having different names is ‘Pongal’ in Tamil Nadu, Durga Puja in West Bengal, ‘Baisakhi’ in Punjab, ‘Bihu’ in Assam, ‘Makar Sankranti’ in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Onam’ in Kerala and ‘Makar Sankranti’ in Karnataka and other states. Tamil ‘Pongal’ is the omen of hope of new era of prosperity. Festival signifies end of harvest season. […]

Legends of Pongal | Story of Sankranti

There are legendary stories associated with celebration of ‘Pongal’ festival. Two most popular legends of ‘Pongal’ stories are related to Lord Shiva and Lord Indra. According to a legend, Shiva told his bull, Basava, to descend to Earth. Shiva instructed to request mortals to oil massage and bath every day and eat once a month. […]

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