Pongal Festivities Infuse Puducherry with Cultural Vibrance

Puducherry leaders, including Lt Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy, extended greetings on the Pongal festival, a symbol of Tamil culture. The government credited Rs 750 to families' bank accounts as a gift. Local markets saw a surge in Pongal-related sales.

As the Pongal festival approached, Puducherry's leaders, including Lt Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy, reached out to citizens with festive greetings, highlighting the festival's cultural significance. Rangasamy emphasized the festival as a celebration of agriculture and Tamil pride.

Amidst the celebrations, the Puducherry government made a financial gesture by depositing Rs 750 as a Pongal gift into the bank accounts of families under the public distribution system, aiming to spread joy and prosperity.

The festive spirit was palpable in local markets, where sugarcane, turmeric saplings, and other Pongal-related commodities were in high demand, reflecting the community's enthusiasm for this cultural event.

(With inputs from agencies.)