Tripura Woman Celebrates Thalai Pongal with Tamil Traditions
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Tripura Woman Embraces Tamil Tradition in Thalai Pongal Celebration |
| Celebrants | Supriya (from Tripura) and Thileepan (from Sathankulam, Thoothukudi) |
| Pongal Name in Tripura | Known as "Hangrai" in Tripura |
| Cultural Significance | Marks the first day of the Tamil month and the beginning of the harvest |
| Tourist Involvement | Over 75 tourists from Spain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, England, USA |
| Traditional Food | 25 varieties of food served on banana leaves |
| Cultural Performances | Naiyandi Melam, Karakattam, Kavadiyattam, Silambam, and more |
| Traditional Activities | Jallikattu, bullock cart racing, Kabaddi, Silambam, Uri Aitthal |
| Rural Crafts | Pottery making, bamboo weaving, henna application |
| Pongal Rituals | Milk boiled in Pongal pots, worship of Sun God |
| Community Participation | Inclusive of all communities, including Christians at St. Susaiyappar Church |