Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in the southern part of India, particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a joyful time when people express gratitude for the bountiful harvest. Udayan Kidz Preschool and Daycare centers students celebrated this festival with joy.
Where is it celebrated?
Pongal is mainly celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu, but it is also observed in other parts of South India and makar sankaranti in north india.
Why is it celebrated?
It is celebrated to thank the Sun God and nature for a successful harvest. People express their gratitude for the crops that have been grown.
How is it celebrated?
Families come together to cook a special dish called “Pongal,” which is made with newly harvested rice. This dish is typically cooked in a pot until it overflows, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Colourful kolam (decorative patterns made with rice flour) are drawn outside homes, and traditional music and dance add to the festive atmosphere.
Children often participate in various activities like drawing, colouring, and making small Pongal pots from paper or clay.
Wearing traditional clothes and exchanging greetings with friends and family are also part of the celebration.
In simple terms, Pongal celebration in preschool were students learned about a happy festival where people thank nature for their crops, cook a special dish, draw pretty designs, and enjoy time with family and friends.
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