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12898 - Happy Mattu Pongal- மாட்டுப் பொங்கல்

Pongal is a four-day ancient celebration for the people of Tamil Nadu. Mattu Pongal is celebrated on the second day of the Thai month in the Tamil calendar, which is usually January 15 or 16 in the Gregorian calendar.

Cows are adorned with bells and garlands, fed Pongal.

An important village sport called the Jallikattu or Manji Virattu, an integral part of the Mattu Pongal festival is observed with enthusiasm and expectations in the villages of Tamil Nadu.

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Uploaded on January 16, 2024
Taken on December 28, 2023