The traditional Thai Pongal festival, a celebration of the harvest, was observed at the Prime Minister’s Office on January 14 under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya. The event ...

Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025 with traditional dishes like Payasam, Pongal, and more. Discover auspicious foods that bring ...

pongal, is a must! Here, we bring to you different varieties of the rice-based khichdi that you could try to please your taste buds: 150 gm - Raw rice 25 gm - Moong dal 50 gm - Jaggery 250 ...

The festival, which celebrates the harvest and thanks the sun, Mother Nature and animals, was accompanied by the preparation of the traditional Pongal – rice cooked with milk and brown sugar ...

Colombo, January 13 (Daily Mirror) - Although Hindu devotees traditionally celebrated the Thai Pongal festival during previous years by preparing Pongal rice with red rice, this year they have to ...

The name Pongal also refers to the signature dish made of rice, jaggery, and milk, representing abundance. Sharing this sweet dish symbolises togetherness and love." Indira is known for featuring ...

Pongal isn't just a festival—it's a heartfelt expression of thanks to nature and community. Here's how the festival is celebrated on its four meaningful days, with colorful traditions and customs ...

Garnish the pongal with the roasted cashew nuts and raisins. Wash rice and moong dal in cold water. Boil water in a pan and add the rice and dal. Once it cooks, add in the grated jaggery.

Event Highlights Featuring Jasmine Rice Pongal Pot Cooking Ceremony The event’s centerpiece was the Pongal pot cooking ceremony, where Jasmine Rice took pride of place. Participants prepared the ...

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

In addition to cow’s milk or coconut milk, rice, dhal, jaggery, Shakkarai or kalkandu, roasted green gram (payaru), raisins, cashew nuts and some pods of cardamom are added to the dish.