Who remembers the adorable animal parade in Little India in 2019 when cattle were adorned with flowers and red turmeric powder?įinally, Kannum Pongal marks the end of the festivities. The third day pays tribute to the cows for their hard work. It’s also common to light up oil lamps and decorate the floors with coloured rice flour, aka kolam. Remember the meaning of Pongal? The rice and milk overflow as the act symbolises prosperity and good fortune. Hindu devotees pay their respect to the Sun God by boiling a pot of rice and milk at the crack of dawn. ![]() And people offer prayers to Indra, the god of lightning, thunder, rains and river flows. In the villages, cows are revered with painted horns. Hindus tidy their homes and toss out unwanted things in a metaphorical nod to a fresh start. ![]() The four-day festival starts with Bhogi Pongal. How do people celebrate? Photography: Anshu A via Unsplash Local Scene Singapore culture 101: Get to know our rojak city 2.
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