Where2Go by MakeMyTrip • 13 Jan 2025
Join the thrilling bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Alanganallur, a traditional Pongal event that’s a showcase of cultural pride and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Head to Madurai for grand celebrations, including Pongal feasts, cultural programs, and traditional music at temples like Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Enjoy the vibrant kite-flying festivities at the famous Marina Beach in Chennai, with colourful kites filling the sky as locals celebrate Pongal.
Discover special Pongal markets in Coimbatore, selling fresh produce, handicrafts and festive decorations, perfect for tourists to explore the local culture.
Join the grand Pongal celebrations at Vasantha Mandapam, where cultural programs, dance performances and rituals are held during the festival.
Experience the grand Pongal procession in Bengaluru, where cultural dances, music and the preparation of Pongal dishes highlight local traditions.
Head to Tiruvannamalai to enjoy traditional Pongal dishes like Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal and Payasam, served in local temples and eateries.
Celebrate Pongal at the historic temples of Kanchipuram such as Ekambaranathar Temple, where special rituals, prayers and processions take place during the festival.
Experience a rural Pongal celebration in Trichy’s surrounding villages, where you can see traditional farming practices, rituals and the harvest festival firsthand.
Relax and join the local celebrations at the serene beaches of Pondicherry, where bonfires, traditional dances and family feasts bring the festival to life.
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