Pongal Celebrations

In preparation for Sankranthi, houses and courtyards were cleaned; a new string of fresh mango leaves was hung at the front door of the house. Intricate patters of fresh Rangoli (Rangavalli or Kolam) were draw in the courtyard.

Sankranthi celebration starts with Bhogi. On Bhogi, Lord Indra showers his blessings on all, especially, on the hard working farmers. Early in the morning, young people set big bonfires (Bhogi Mantalu) and all the old things were thrown into the bonfire. This burning signifies discarding bad and evil things, and taking up new and good resolutions.

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