Today is Thai Pongal

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Devotees are seen attending to religious observances to mark today’s Hindu festival of Thai Pongal. Daily mirror will bring you snap shots of the celebrations conducted across the country.

Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk - Matara

Pix by Romesh Madushanka - Wanni

Pix by Sajeewa Wijeweera - Galle

Pix by Jude Samantha - Puttalam

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Conerned Tuesday, 14 January 2014 06:24 AM

Pongal is a harvest day to thank the sun by the farmers, it should be celebrated by everyone!

Dr.Raghavan P Tuesday, 14 January 2014 08:42 AM

U are right! The festival symbolizes a "Thanksgiving ceremony to Sun God" .In true sense it is a Farmer's festival than associated with any religion.

ram Tuesday, 14 January 2014 12:28 PM

thai pongal is a - thanksgiving ceremony to Sun but it is not a fame's festival. it is a new concept

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