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Pongal Paanai Cake | How to make an Earthen Pot cake {Video Tutorial}

Tutorials | January 12, 2021 | By

The Festival

Pongal (பொங்கல்) also referred to as Thai Pongal (தைப்பொங்கல்) is the year’s annual First ever “Hindu” grand multi-day-festival, celebrated amongst people of sanātɐnɐ dhărmā (the authentic name of the ancient “Hindu” religion, meaning “righteousness forever”), all over the World.

Pongal cake | pongal paanai cake

Pongal essentially denotes “harvest” and marks the end of Winter and the start of the sun’s six-month-long journey Northwards entering the zodiac Capricon.

Colorful rangoli design | Pongal Cake | Pongal paanai cake

It is a way of giving thanks and prayers to Mother Nature for a bountiful crop harvest.

The sentimental value Pongal entails is humongous and if others would like to get a feel for it, then here are some fun facts!

  • Thai Pongal is a 4-day celebration. Each of those 4 days signifies something important to the festival.
    • Bhogi Pongal– marks the last day of the Tamil month “Marghazi”. People get rid of old unused possessions and celebrate new.
    • Surya Pongal– This is the most significant day as it marks the first day of the new Tamil calendar month, “Thai madam” , for the year. This coincides with Makarasankaranthi, a winter harvest festival celebrated across other parts of India. Pongal dish made of milk, rice and jaggery,  is prepared in a well decorated earthen pot and in an open space as an offering to the Sun Goddess.
    • Maatu Pongal– “Matt” refers to “cow/bullock/cattle” which Hindus regard as a source of wealth for providing dairy and fertilizer. Event include sports and games such as Jallikattu
    • Kaanum Pongal, marking the end of the festival. Families hold reunions and communities hold fun cultural events.
  • Kolam is another significant part of the celebration.

The festival overall is magical and unforgettable. You’ll never regret being anywhere in the State of Tamil Nadu, of India, during the days of the Pongal festival. Happiness be the emotion, and Delight and Colors be the expression!

Now let’s get to the cake making demo !!!

Enjoy the video demo, i have blog details coming up soon.

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