Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam is a major women's festival celebrated in Chennai, where thousands of women gather to prepare Pongala as an offering to Goddess Attukal Devi. The festival is held at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, where devotees worship Kannagi, believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. (PICS/PTI)
13 March,2025 02:13 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
The Attukal Pongala festival is an annual religious event held at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, drawing thousands of devotees. Panchavadyam, a traditional temple percussion ensemble featuring five instruments, is performed as part of the sacred Kappukettu ceremony. (PICS/PTI)
05 March,2025 02:59 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan are among harvest festivals celebrated in diverse forms across the various regions of India and showcase harmonious relationship with nature. Here's how stars celebrated the festival.
15 January,2025 10:32 AM IST | Oshin Fernandes
Various places in India were immersed in vibrant colours and festivities as people celebrated harvest festivals across the country. This auspicious time is known by different names in different regions like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan, among others. From kite flying to traditional rituals, and from decorations to other festivities, here are some glimpses from the celebrations.
14 January,2025 11:03 PM IST | Raaina JainADVERTISEMENT
