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Pongal Facebook Covers

Pongal Facebook Covers: Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. On this day, people thank God for a bountiful harvest. They prepare a special dish called ‘Sarkkarai Pongal‘ and pray for the blessings of Sun God. One of the most popular Tamil festivals, it is celebrated on January 14th every year, when it coincides with Makar Sankranti celebrations in …

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Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh: Tenth Guru of the Sikhs

Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh

Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh was born in December 1666 A.D. at Patna, present day capital of Bihar State. His parents, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Mata Gujri, had gone to the East on long tour to preach teachings of Guru Nanak. Guru Tegh Bahadur, was accompanied by a large number of his devotees. The purpose of …

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धनु राशि वार्षिक भविष्यफल 2024: प्रेम, करियर, वित्त और पारिवारिक जीवन

Sagittarius Horoscope - धनु राशि

धनु राशि वार्षिक भविष्यफल 2024: धनु राशि के लोग आशावादी व्यक्ति होते हैं। ये बहुत ही खुशमिजाज़ और मज़ाकिया स्वभाव के होते हैं। इन्हें हमेशा स्वतंत्र रहना पसंद आता है। ये ऐसे साहसिक कार्यों में रूचि रखते हैं जिनमें शारीरिक प्रयास और ऊर्जा की आवश्यकता होती है। धनु राशिफल 2024 – Dhanu Rashifal 2024 Zodiac Sign: धनु राशि (Sagittarius) वार्षिक …

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Army Day Information For Students

Army Day - 15 January: Celebration, Army Day Parade

Army Day in India is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year on 15th of January. It has been started celebrating to respect the Lieutenant General of India, K. M. Cariappa (Kodandera Madappa Cariappa) who was the first Indian Army’s Commander-in-Chief. It is celebrated every year at all the Army Command headquarters and national capital by organizing army parades including many …

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Pongal Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu, Legends, Celebrations, Rituals

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Pongal is an important festival in India, with prayers to the Sun God on this occasion. Pongal is one of such highly revered festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the harvesting of crops by farmers. The house is cleaned, and all maintenance jobs are done before this festival. Pongal Harvest Festival: Held in the middle of January, it is …

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Pongal Customs: Tamils Harvest Festival Customs & Traditions

Pongal Customs: Tamils Harvest Festival

Pongal Customs: The word Pongal, in both Telugu and Tamil, signifies the boiling over of the rice in the cooking pot. Though little is known about the origin of Pongal, it is known to a Dravidian harvest festival that has survived for ages. Pongal also marks the beginning of a New Year and is the day to praise and thank God …

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What is the history of Pongal? Ancient festival of the Tamils

What is the history of Pongal?

What is the history of Pongal? The history of Pongal can be traced back to the Sangam Age, ie, 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. Pongal is an ancient festival of the Tamils and it is not known when exactly the Tamils began celebrating the festival, but some historians identify it with the Thai Un and Thai Niradal, believed to have …

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What is Mattu Pongal? Third day is meant for the cattle

What is Mattu Pongal?

Mattu Pongal: This third day is meant for the cattle (‘mattu’) – the giver of milk and puller of the plough. The farmer’s ‘dumb friends’ are given a good bath, their horns are polished, painted and covered with metal caps, and garlands are put around their necks. The Pongal that has been offered to the gods is then given to …

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Makar Sankranti Greetings: Uttarayana Wishes, Picture Cards

Makar Sankranti Greetings

Makar Sankranti Greetings: It’s Makar Sankranti! On this day the Sun begins its northward journey called the Uttarayana. Celebrate the auspicious day with your friends, family and loved ones. Wish them happiness with warm and elegant ecards from our site. Makar Sankranti Greetings Makar Sankranti Greetings: History Sankranti is deemed a Deity. As per the legend Sankranti killed a devil named …

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