Bhogi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and tradition. It is dedicated to Lord Indra, the deity of rain, who is believed to bless the land with fertility and prosperity. Farmers, in turn ...

Bhogi, celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti, marks the beginning of the harvest season and holds immense cultural and spiritual importance across India. This festival signifies the end of the ...

Directed by renowned writer, playwright and actor Mahesh Dattani, the play is an adaptation of the 7th-century ...

On Bhogi, a festival traditionally marked by burning old waste, Chennai residents turned the tables on the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) with a message: “We are ready not to burn garbage ...

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural performances, and a communal feast, highlighting gratitude and unity.

Bhogi, the first day of the Pongal celebrations, is a time to embrace renewal, discard the old, and welcome positivity. Share the joy of this auspicious day with your loved ones through these ...

Bhogi is the first day of the four-day Makar Sankranti, which is a Hindu observance and a harvest festival. Makar Sankranti is marked by social festivities with decorations, feasting, bonfire and ...

The festival is important because it serves as an opportunity to express joy and gratitude. On Bhogi Pongal, people light a bonfire to discard their old and unwanted items. The practice symbolises ...