Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.

As the cold winter days give way to the promise of spring, India lights up with the vibrant celebrations of its harvest festivals—Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in North India, and Pongal in ...

In most of India, kite flying, a feast of sesame and jaggery sweets, and various regional customs are used to celebrate it. 2. Tamil Nadu's Pongal This four-day harvest festival includes Thai ...

Bhogi Pandigai, also known as Pongal, is a vibrant festival celebrated in India. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and is observed with great enthusiasm. The festival spans four days ...

Pongal is one of the most significant festivals in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and the southern states. It marks the arrival of the harvest season and is dedicated to honoring the Sun God ...

Celebrated on or around January 14 each year, this festival signifies the end of winter and the onset of longer days. Shweta Singh Updated : Jan 13, 2025, 04:13 PM IST India, a land of diverse ...

Pongal is Tamil Nadu's harvest festival. This festival is celebrated with traditional dishes like 'Sakkarai Pongal', cattle worship and community festivities. On this day, people express their ...