Adelaide Pongal 2024 (Tamil Harvest Festival)

The Adelaide Pongal Festival, set to illuminate Lightsquare on February 3rd, 2024, is a vibrant celebration named after the ceremonial “pongal,” symbolising the essence of boiling and overflowing. Rooted in tradition, the festival revolves around the preparation of the Pongal dish, a delightful concoction of newly harvested rice, milk, and jaggery. The festivities include offering this sweet dish to deities, sharing it with family, and even extending the joy to our bovine friends. The cultural spectacle involves lively processions. From intricate rice-powder kolam artworks, the festival fosters a sense of togetherness with family and friends. As the day unfolds, there’s a culmination of joy with the exchange of gifts, symbolising the renewal of social bonds. To cap off the celebration, a Music concert and Raffles await, with enticing prizes such as a half sovereign gold ring, Dyson v8 cordless vacuum cleaner, and a versatile Preethi Zodiac mixer grinder.