Discover Attukal Pongal, a festival in Trivandrum celebrating womanhood and strength with rituals and traditional food.

Rice is a staple crop in India, cherished in daily meals and grand feasts, enriching the country's agricultural landscape. It ...

Rice is a national staple of India. From biryani to kheer, rice is used in every meal across India and that is why it is called the national staple of India, which is rich in nutrients too. Did you ...

Click here for the recipe. Pongal is a comforting and mildly spiced rice dish, often enjoyed as a breakfast staple. Made by cooking rice and moong dal together, it has a soft, porridge-like ...

Nerve and muscle power: The magnesium in rice helps in keeping the bones healthy while it also helps in keeping the nerves and muscles in healthy working condition. Health booster: Rice contains ...

By Emeritus Professor Ranjith Senaratne Department of Crop Science, University of Ruhuna ([email protected]) Present scenario Recent prohibitive prices of rice and its unavailability caused untold ...

On Thai Pongal, the second day, freshly harvested rice was cooked with milk and jaggery in clay pots. As the mixture overflowed, villagers chanted "Pongalo Pongal," offering gratitude to the Sun God.

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The event featured all four elements of a traditional four-day Pongal celebration: the Pongal rice dish, thanking the bulls who help with the harvest, a celebration of literature and a celebration ...

Across India, the role of rice transcends the kitchen, appearing in religious rituals, harvest festivals like Pongal and Bihu, and even as an offering to gods, cementing its centrality in Indian life.