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Why a Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Is the Only Fashion Investment That Actually Gets Better With Age

The loom has been running for six hundred yearsThe weavers of Kanchipuram, a town about 75 kilometres southwest of Chennai, have been at this since at least the 15th century. The silk comes from Bangalore. The zari, real zari, in the traditional weave, is silver wire coated in gold, wound…

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PHOTO ESSAY: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains popular despite protests

Hours before daybreak in Avaniyapuram, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a large crowd gathers to celebrate the annual harvest festival called Pongal. Spectators occupy long makeshift galleries erected on both sides of a barricaded track. Those who can't find space climb onto the rooftops of nearby houses.

The Independent UK

Happy Bhogi 2025: 50+ Wishes, images, quotes to share on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram status and stories

Bhogi is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in South India, primarily in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, typically falling in mid-January, on the eve of Makar Sankranti. Bhogi is dedicated to Lord Indra, the god of rain and…

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Foreign tourists get a taste of Pongal at celebrations in Auroville

The three-day Pongal festivities in Auroville began with a colourful celebration, including traditional games, art performances, and seminars.

The Hindu

Overbridge on Tiruchi-Chennai NH near Ponmalai closed for traffic as one of the walls is damaged

The overbridge on one of the two carriageways of the Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass near the Ponmalai Railway Station was closed for traffic on Thursday after damages were noticed along its approach road, causing huge traffic snarls on the highway amidst the Pongal festival rush

The Hindu

T.N.’s first woman Fire and Rescue Services officer inducted into IAS

Priya Ravichandran, first Fire and Rescue Services officer to join IAS, to be inducted after surviving 2012 Pongal inferno with 45% burns.

The Hindu

Kollywood stars celebrate Pongal

She chose to don a traditional attire for the occasion.

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Happy Bhogi Pongal 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Images to share with your family and friends on Bhogi Pongal

Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is the first festival of the year which marks the beginning of the cheerful festive season. The festival marks the Sun’s six-month northward journey also known as Uttarayan. It is also known as the festival of harvest. The festival is mainly celebrated by Tamils…

The Times of India

Tollywood divas in Christmas outfits

Be it Diwali, Eid, Pongal or even Christmas, divas from the Indian film industry are always sure to put their fashionable best foot forward. On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, here is check out the best Christmas day outfits donned by Tollywood divas:

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Bull Training Begins For Jallikatu In Madurai Ahead Of Pongal

Ahead of the festival of Pongal, bull trainers in Tamil Nadu's Madurai are gearing up for the famous 'Jallikattu'. Read on for details:

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