Mattu Pongal, on the third day, honours the cows that help farmers in their work, and the final day, Kanni or Kannum Pongal — is observed by unmarried women praying for a happy matrimonial life.

On the third day, 'Mattu Pongal' is celebrated as a thanksgiving day for cows that contribute in ploughing the fields, especially paddy fields, so as to ensure a successful harvest whereas the ...

Called “Kanni Ponggal”, the day holds traditional ... fitting in with the gathering’s theme of “Pongal Perpaduan” (Unity in Ponggal). Deputy Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasami ...