Traditions, home decor and food: Pongal or Makar Sankranti Celebration Ideas
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As we gear up to celebrate Pongal and other harvest festivals, let's take a look at the various aspects of the festival.
One of the most-loved festivals of India, Pongal or Makar Sankranti is a festival which is integral to the communities that celebrate it, in all its glory and fervor.
Basically, a harvest festival is celebrated in its true sense by rural communities, but preparations for the festival are rife in urban areas as well. People get together with families or for community feasts and they prepare and share special homemade sweets on this occasion. And different communities prepare different types of dishes to mark the occasion.
Sugarcane, kites, decorative earthen pots, colorful designs or kolam or rangoli, worshiping cows are all closely linked to the festivities.
Homes are cleaned and tidied to welcome the festival. They are also adorned with garlands made from mango-leaves or marigolds. Colorful intricate rangoli designs can be found at the doorstep. As part of the festivities, farmers decorate their cows too.
Here, we present a guide for your Sankranti celebrations. Flip through the pages of the ClipBook to know the story behind various customs and traditions of Pongal. We also have some unique Pongal recipes and videos on how to decorate your home and make easy and beautiful kolams for Pongal.
Here's wishing you a Happy Pongal. Enjoy!
Harvest Festivals Of India
There are special festivities held around the time of harvest festival and they differ from one Indian region to another. Celebratory rituals include traditional feasting, the boiling of milk and rice, kite flying, bonfires, holy dips in rivers and local fairs. Naturally, this festive season brings families together and is celebrated with pomp and cheer. Different states celebrate harvest festivals in their own way and most observe it in the month of January. Here is a list of the different harvest festival of India.
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Customs And Traditions Of Pongal Festival
It's time for another round of merrymaking - as the harvest festivals are here. It is considered as one of the most auspicious days and is celebrated throughout the country, but under different names. Learn more about the various customs associated with this festival.
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4 Popular Harvest Festivals Of India
Around mid-January, four major harvest festivals are celebrated across India. They are Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Magh Bihu. While most of us know the traditions associated with these festivals, there are unique and interesting stories behind each festival. We share with you the history of each festival, so you can educate your child about the significance and reason behind these traditions.
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How I Involve My Children In Pongal Celebrations
Pongal is here! Wondering how you can make the occasion extra special and memorable? Well, get your tiny tots actively involved in the festivities. Read what other parents thoughtfully do!
Stalks of long sugarcane, vividly-coloured clay pots and vibrantly-decorated cows - these are the heart-warming sights that go hand in hand with the thanksgiving festival of Pongal!
Being one of the most popular and loved festivals of South India, Pongal, welcomes the harvest season and is specially marked by its distinct traditional rituals and exuberant celebrations. Families come together to honour and celebrate the auspicious new beginning in their lives!
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Pongal: Then And Now
Pongalo Pongal! The harvest festival is here! As you feast on sweet pongal and sugarcane, read on to know how the festival and its traditions have changed over the years.
The first festival of the calendar year is here! Be it kite flying, socialising, salutations to the Sun God, decorating cattle, blazing bonfires, or foods fortified with sesame seeds or rice and jaggery - there is a 'warm' buzz in the air. Whichever part of India you are from and whatever be the customs and rituals you follow, the excitement around the harvest festival is palpable.
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Unique Pongal Recipes For Your Festivities
The literal meaning of the word 'Pongal' is 'boiling rice with milk.' Since this is a harvest festival, food plays a significant role in the celebrations, with different types of dishes being prepared on different days of the festival. There are several traditional Pongal recipes, but we have especially come up with some unique recipes that carry the tradition, but with a modern twist. Try these recipes to make your festival even more delightful.
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7 Tips To Stay Healthy During The Festive Season
It is festive time again with Pongal round the corner. An integral part of the festive season includes the endless delicacies that we eat day in and day out. This does, however, affect our health. While socialising and accepting food may be unavoidable, you don't have to compromise on your health and fitness. We tell you how.
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7 Pongal Special Destinations You can Explore
Pongal symbolises a fresh new beginning after the harvest is over and thus calls for a celebration and thanksgiving. With children having a short holiday, families often plan a vacation during this time of the year. And exploring a place through its festivals is one of the best ways to get to know it. We have put together seven great destinations to make this Pongal holiday special.
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Sankranti Special: Rangoli Designs
In the spirit of Pongal, do you wish to decorate your home to the festive theme? Watch the video to learn how to draw special Pongal designs as a kolam or rangoli at your doorstep.
How To Make Sankranti Special Decorative Kite At Home
Your Sankranti celebration is not complete without a kite. Watch the video to learn how to make a beautifully-decorated kite. Enjoy flying a kite with your family.
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