Mattu Pongal 2026: Date, Significance & Celebration
Mattu Pongal, the third day of the Pongal festival, falls on January 15, 2026. This South Indian harvest festival honors cattle with rituals and gratitude.
Mattu Pongal, the third day of the Pongal festival, falls on January 15, 2026. This South Indian harvest festival honors cattle with rituals and gratitude.
Pongal 2026 runs from January 13 to 16, celebrating harvest and prosperity. Learn about its rituals, dates, and cultural importance in Tamil Nadu and across India.
Discover the traditions of Pongal, Tamil Nadu's four-day harvest festival in mid-January. Learn about Bhogi, Mattu Pongal rituals, and festive wishes.
Pongal marks winter's end in South India, honoring Sun God Surya with boiled rice rituals. Learn about its 4 days, ancient origins from Sangam era, and 2026 dates.
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and across India. It honors the Sun God with rituals, sweet dishes, and legends about Lord Krishna and Nandi.
Pongal 2026 brings four days of celebration in Tamil Nadu, honoring farmers, nature, and community with traditional rituals and modern greetings.
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As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
Bhopal Tamil Sangam celebrates Pongal on January 18 at Career College Auditorium. A troupe from TN's art department will perform, showcasing Tamil heritage and boosting MP's cultural tourism.
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BJP and AIADMK leaders held a pivotal meeting in Chennai to finalise their seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, aiming to challenge the ruling DMK.
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Chakradharpur division cancels six passenger trains from Jan 7-9 due to wildlife safety and fog. This is the fifth such cancellation in 18 days. Key routes affected.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
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.