Honoring Icons of the Field: Mattu Pongal Celebrations in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu celebrated Mattu Pongal, showing gratitude to cattle for their essential role in agriculture. The Brihadeeswarar Temple marked the event with unique festivities involving over 100 cows. Government officials highlighted the deep-rooted cultural and agricultural significance of livestock in rural prosperity.

Tamil Nadu celebrated the traditional Mattu Pongal festival, expressing gratitude towards cattle for their vital role in agriculture. Festivities, taking place on the second day of the harvest festival, saw cows and bulls being adorned and honored across the state.

At Thanjavur's iconic Brihadeeswarar Temple, over 100 cows participated in the traditional Gho Pooja, an event that highlighted the wealth and prosperity livestock bring to rural communities. Farmers prepared Sakkarai Pongal and offered it to their cherished cattle as a gesture of thanks.

Key political figures, including Chief Minister M K Stalin and Governor R N Ravi, emphasized the cultural significance of this day, citing the enduring bond between farmers and their livestock. The celebrations form a crucial part of Tamil Nadu's cultural landscape and are a vivid reminder of the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' spirit.