Jan 14, 2025 · Thai Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival celebrated annually on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai (usually around January 14th), which coincides with the sun's movement into the zodiac...

January 14, Colombo (LNW): In his message for Thai Pongal, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the festival’s profound cultural and spiritual importance, connecting it to Sri Lanka’s broader vision for environmental and societal rejuvenation.

Jan 14, 2025 · At a time when Sri Lanka has embarked on the transformative ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, aimed at fostering ecological and ethical progress, the values symbolized by Thai Pongal align profoundly with the objectives of this initiative, reflecting the inseparable bond between humanity and nature.

Jan 14, 2025 · The Thai Pongal festival, celebrated annually by the Hindu community in January, embodies the noble values of appreciation and gratitude. This festival serves to express gratitude to nature, particularly to the Sun God, for providing the energy essential for agricultural activities from sowing to harvest.

Jan 14, 2025 · May this Thai Pongal celebration be a blessing and a guiding light, inspiring hope and optimism for a brighter future. I extend my heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans and Hindu devotees around the world for a prosperous and joyous Thai Pongal, filled with gratitude, harmony, and abundance!

Jan 14, 2025 · Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the profound cultural and ecological significance of Thai Pongal, highlighting its alignment with Sri Lanka’s transformative “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

Jan 14, 2025 · President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, underlined the festival’s deep cultural and spiritual significance, connecting it to Sri Lanka’s broader goals of environmental and societal renewal

Jan 14, 2025 · At a time when Sri Lanka has embarked on the transformative “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, aimed at fostering ecological and ethical progress, the values symbolized by Thai Pongal align profoundly with the objectives of this initiative, reflecting the inseparable bond between humanity and nature.

4 days ago · The Thai Pongal Festival, commemorating Thai Pongal Day which fell on January 14, was celebrated with great festivity on Friday at the Parliament premises under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. This historic event marked the first time the Parliament of Sri Lanka organized a Thai Pongal celebration, highlighting the nation’s cultural diversity and […]

Jan 14, 2025 · Offering Pongal rice to the Sun God is the core ritual of Thai Pongal. Driven by this noble sentiment, Hindus across the globe come together to celebrate the harvest's bounty and seek...