Pongal rituals

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A devotee seen performing rituals at the Sri Ponnambala Waneswarar Devasthanam Hindu Temple in Kotahena today for Thai Pongal festival.
Thai Pongal or Harvest Festival is a thanksgiving to the Sun God. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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Pongal rituals

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