Pongal celebrations kicks off across Tamil Nadu

Pongal is a four-day festival, dedicated to the sun god and is one of the main festivals celebrated by Tamils. Let's have a look at the celebrations which have kicked off across Tamil Nadu.

As Pongal is round the corner, sugar cane harvestion is going on in full swing in Ettimangalam village near Melur in Madurai district. (EPS | K.K. Sundar) 

Students dance during the Pongal celebrations at Sri Kanyakaparameswary College for Women on Tuesday in Chennai. (EPS | P Jawahar)

Tiruchy students play traditional Tamil games in view of Pongal celebrations organised by Sri Sivananda Balalaya, a school that runs inclusive education in Tiruchy on Tuesday. (EPS | M K Ashok Kumar)

Students during the Pongal celebrations at Sri Kanyakaparameswary College for Women on Tuesday in Chennai. (EPS | P Jawahar)

Pongal celebration starts with Pongal paanai: Different types of Pongal pots stocked-up in Tiruchy on Tuesday. (EPS | M K Ashok Kumar)

Tiruchy Students play traditional Tamil games in view of Pongal celebrations organised by Sri Sivananda Balalaya, a school that runs inclusive education in Tiruchy on Tuesday. (EPS | M K Ashok Kumar)

As Pongal is round the corner: Sugar cane harvestion is going on in full swing in Ettimangalam village near Melur in Madurai district. (EPS | K.K. Sundar)

Students enjoy the trip on bullock-cart along with Big boss fame Arav during Pongal celebrations at Sri Kanyakaparameswary Collefge for Women on Tuesday in Chennai. (EPS | P Jawahar)