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Hindu people were seen engaged in religious observances in line with the Thai Pongal harvest festival, which falls today. The Tamil festival of Thai Pongal is a thanksgiving festival celebrating a successful harvest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana


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  • Yahapala Wednesday, 15 January 2020 01:21 PM

    Wish you a Very Happy Thai Pongal. But there are no Thai Pongal wishes from even Daly Mirror, Sri Lankan President or Priminister this year to Hindu Community in Sri Lanka.

    Nimal Wednesday, 15 January 2020 04:48 PM

    May this festival of Pongal bring you all farmers great harvests in the years to come. Happy Pongal to all.

    Udaya Straightup Wednesday, 15 January 2020 05:15 PM

    To all those who celebrate, have a blessed day!


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