| Volume - III |
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| Culture Course |
MAKARA SANKRANTI |
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another custom in Tamil Nadu. On the day of the festival women bathe early in the morning
and cook new harvested rice in a big fresh earthen pot. When the rice boils and overflows,
they shout joyfully ‘Pongal-O-pongal!" That is why it is called Pongal-day. After offering the cooked rice to God, by way of thanks, the family and friends eat it. People exchange greetings on that day. They celebrate it just like a New Year’ day. MEANINGS 1. Auspicious - Bringing good luck. 2. Tilak - A mark of red powder worn at, the centre of the forehead. 3. Gratitude - Thanks. |
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