14/01/2026
💐💐💐 Pongal is one of the most vibrant festivals celebrated in schools, especially across South India. It serves as a wonderful way to connect students with their cultural roots, the importance of agriculture, and the value of gratitude toward nature.
Since today is January 14, 2026, Here is how Pongal is typically celebrated in our school:
☀️Traditional Decor and Atmosphere
🥗Kolam Competitions: The school entrance and courtyards are often covered in beautiful Kolams (intricate patterns made with rice flour) drawn by students and teachers.
🌽Sugarcanes and Turmeric: Classrooms and stages are decorated with bundles of sugarcane, mango leaves (thoranam), and fresh turmeric plants to symbolize prosperity.
👳Traditional Attire: Most of our students, Boys wear Veshtis (dhotis) while girls wear Pavadais (half-sarees) or traditional sarees.
🙏🙏 The Ritual of "Pongalo Pongal"
The highlight is usually the live preparation of the Pongal dish:
🥘Outdoor Cooking: A traditional clay pot is placed on a wood-fire stove in the school courtyard.
🌞The Overflow: When the milk boils and overflows from the pot, everyone shouts "Pongalo Pongal!" This symbolizes abundance.
🌹🌹Distribution: Once the sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal) is ready and offered as thanks, it is shared among all students and staff.