This celebration signifies appreciation to the sun (Surya) and earth (Bhoomi) gods for a bountiful harvest and prosperity. ALSO READ: Getting ready for new beginnings with Ponggal Unity Minister ...

At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration ... On the second day, ‘Surya-pongul’, observes Dubois, on “meeting each other, the first ...