How to Dress for Each Day of Pongal in Chennai
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
Punjab govt extends winter holidays for schools until Jan 14 due to severe cold. Shift to online learning reveals a stark digital divide, impacting rural and underprivileged students. Read more.
Mark your calendars for Pongal 2026! Get the exact dates for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Discover the significance and rituals of this vibrant Tamil harvest festival.
Punjab government extends winter holidays in all schools till January 13 due to severe cold and dense fog. Classes to resume on January 14. Check temperature details.
Planning Pongal celebrations at work in 2026? Discover traditional games, team-building activities, and festive ideas to boost employee morale and cultural spirit. Make your office celebration memorable!
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
India has the highest number of public holidays globally, reflecting its rich cultural and religious diversity. Discover how nations balance work and tradition.
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
Banks across India will operate for five full days from January 5. No festival holidays next week. Plan your visits before the next holiday on Jan 12 in West Bengal.
Southern Railway will run special trains from Jan 8-21 for Pongal rush. Advance booking opens at 8 am on Sunday, Jan 4. Plan your travel now!
Indian stock markets will have just one trading holiday in January 2026 for Republic Day. Get the complete list of 15 market holidays for the year to plan your investments wisely.
Severe cold wave conditions force multiple Indian states to extend winter vacations for schools in 2026. Check the updated state-wise holiday list and closure dates here.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has already earned over ₹15 crore in advance bookings worldwide ahead of its Pongal 2026 release. The film is set for a massive opening day clash.
Plan your finances with the complete list of 16 bank holidays in January 2026 across India. Check city-wise closures for Republic Day, Makar Sankranti, and more.
Tamil Nadu's inaugural organised Jallikattu of 2026 Pongal season kicks off Jan 3 in Pudukottai. Over 600 bulls & 300 tamers expected. Read about safety measures & prize.
BJP held the Panthakkal Naduthal ritual in Trichy for Amit Shah's Jan 5 Pongal event. The gathering of 2000 families marks the party's campaign launch for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read more.
Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹183 crore for Pongal bonus and festival assistance, benefiting 9.9 lakh employees and pensioners. Unions call it an 'eyewash' and threaten strike over OPS demands.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Check the complete list of school holidays in January 2026, including Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Republic Day. Plan your academic schedule around these closures.
Plan your 2026 start! Get the complete list of school holidays in January 2026 across Indian states. Check dates for Republic Day, festivals, and winter breaks.
Plan your bank visits in January 2026 with our complete list of state-wise holidays. Avoid wasted trips and manage your finances efficiently with key dates for Republic Day, Pongal, Sankranti & more.
The Reserve Bank of India has published the official 2026 bank holiday list. Plan your financial transactions and avoid inconvenience with this complete state-wise guide.