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Information: This category lists pages and sites related to the Hindu festival of Pongal. Celebrated in the southern portion of India, Pongal marks the withdrawal of the southeast monsoons as well as the reaping of the harvest. The festival lasts for four days.
Pongal Sites:
Bawarchi: Pongal Bawarchi: Pongal: Provides an overview of the festival and includes a recipe for a traditional dish. (Pongal) http://www.bawarchi.com/festivals/pongal.html
Friendly Planet - Celebrating Pongal in India Friendly Planet - Celebrating Pongal in India: A tourist describes the annual festival. (Pongal) http://freespace.virgin.net/nicolas.hughes/pongal150197.htm
Discovery India - Pongal Discovery India - Pongal: Provides an introduction to the holiday written specifically for foreigners. (Pongal) http://www.kohinoorbasmati.com/discindia/festival/pongal.jsp
Pongal at FamilyCulture.com Pongal at FamilyCulture.com: Offers a brief description on the holiday. (Pongal) http://www.familyculture.com/holidays/pongal.htm
Pongal - The Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu Pongal - The Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu: Provides basic information about the festival, the rituals associated with it, and the legends behind it. (Pongal) http://www.indianvisit.com/ivnew/fairsandfestivals/festivalsofindia/pongal.htm