While kite flying, prayers, and sweets made from sesame seeds are common highlights, khichdi remains an indispensable dish in many households, especially in North India.

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is a time to celebrate the year’s agricultural produce and the hard work of farmers in bringing it to the table. What better way to celebrate than by ...

Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.

India - January ... of the Thai festival of Pongal. The dish, made with rice, milk and ginger, has cultural significance and is widely prepared during the harvest festival. Thai Pongal, celebrated ...

Following Lohri, festivals like Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal are bringing people together as India celebrates its diverse harvest traditions. Each festival reflects the unique cultural ...

India, land of diversities of culture ... It unites communities to celebrate agricultural prosperity, where farmers thank the harvest and seek blessings for a prosperous year. The festival strengthens ...

Though several farmlands have disappeared, these fresh produce for the annual harvest festival come from nearby villages. Bengaluru is surrounded by a ring of villages and towns like Hoskote ...

Pongal, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily in South India, is a time of joy ... The festive atmosphere, the delicious food, and the vibrant colours make Pongal a truly memorable ...