In Pictures: Getting ready for Thai Pongal
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
Thai Pongal is celebrated on January 14th 2009 by the Tamils all over the world. It’s a festival of thanks giving. It is also known as harvest festival. The month of Thai is considered auspicious by the Tamils, which will last from January 14th 2009 to February 15th 2009. Weddings take place during the month of Thai.
There is a famous saying in Tamil-“Thai Piranthaal Vazhi Pirakkum”-It means the birth of the month of Thai will pave the way. Sweet rice is made and offered to Sun God at the temples and houses on this day.
Sammangodu Sri Kathivelayutha Swamy Kovil is decorated for Thai Pongal
Pragash is making Thoranam in Bambalapitty
Sugar cane with leaves taken by a trishaw on Lorensz Road in Bambalapitty
Sugar cane, Banana leaves, Ginger leaves,Mango leaves and Thoranam are kept on roadside in Bambalapitty for sale
Firecracker sellers in Bambalapitty
Busy Bambalapitty at dusk
Garland makers are seen busy making garlands for the celebration
Festival goers are seen on the streets in Colombo making preparations to celebrate the thanks giving day to Sun God
A view of the main Kopuram of Sammangodu Sri Kathivelayutha Swamy Kovil in Bambalapitty
Thai Pongal is one of the merriest festivals celebrated by Tamils in Sri Lanka
Sunset on Davidson Road in Bambalapitty
Side view of the main Kopuram of Sammangodu Sri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil in Bambalapitty at dusk
[on Pongal Day-more pics]
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