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Each day of Pongal has its own rituals and customs.
In Kochi, even a small jasmine garland was selling at ₹100 on Friday.
Token distribution for collecting the Pongal gifts was completed on Wednesday.
'Ven Pongal,' a comforting and delicious treat made with rice, moong dal, black pepper, cumin, ghee,
Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is a traditional Hindu harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
Makaravilakku is on January 14 this year.
Though it was expected that the event would be held in the newly-built Madurai Jallikattu stadium this year, the authorities decided against it this time.
The snack is also prepared during other festivals.
At least 75 persons were injured during the jallikattu held at Avaniyapuram in the district and another 34 sustained injuries at the event at Palamedu.
Delicious and fragrant ven pongal sambar prepared with moong dal and spices could be served with idli, dosa and steaming rice too.
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