Celebrated on an auspicious day mid-January, Thai Pongal தைப்பொங்கல் or Pongal பொங்கல்) unites Tamils all across Sri Lanka in an ardent prayer of  thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. Spanning three days, the celebrations pay tribute to the Sun, ‘Surya’ while paying homage to cattle for their vital role in agriculture and farming. For those who do not belong … Continue reading Thai Pongal – A Festival of Gratitude to Surya