Fri, Jan 05, 2024
An official release, quoting the chief minister, said Rs 1,000 cash will be distributed through fair price shops ahead of the festival to all ration cardholders as "Pongal gift," except for Central and state government employees, Income Tax payers, those employed in public sector undertakings, sugar ration cardholders and those holding ration cards without any commodities.
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Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Happy Pongal 2023: Typically observed in mid-January, the festival is dedicated to Lord Surya, or the Sun God, and is celebrated at the time of harvesting crops like rice, turmeric, and sugarcane.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Pongal 2023: In 2023, Pongal will be celebrated from January 15 to 18.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Pongal 2023 Date, Significance: The first day of the celebration is known as Bhogi Pongal which is also the last day of the Tamil month Margazhi. On this day, people burn their old and unwanted household items and buy new products.
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