Hindus celebrate Thai Pongal…

January 15, 2020  

Hindus across the world celebrate the Thai Pongal festival today (15). Thai Pongal, the multi-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God, is observed in the beginning of the month ‘Thai’ according to the Tamil solar calendar.

Sri Lankan Hindus also engaged in religious activities and festivities in view of the Thai Pongal.

Pictures by: Osanda Daham Nimsara

 

Hindus celebrate Thai Pongal…
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