Pongal Festival

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chennai,_India
gptkb:Colombo
gptkb:Madurai
gptkb:Coimbatore
gptkb:Madras
gptkbp:duration 4 days
gptkbp:features Kolam designs
gptkbp:has_variants gptkb:Thai_Pongal
gptkb:Mattu_Pongal
Kaanum Pongal
Bhogi Pongal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pongal Festival
gptkbp:includes Pongal dish
gptkbp:involves Family gatherings
Decorating homes
Cooking rice
Worship of cattle
gptkbp:is_associated_with New beginnings
Agricultural cycles
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkb:Tamils
gptkb:India
Ancient times
Dance performances
Traditional music
Cultural performances
Festive meals
by cooking new rice
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Hindus
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:beer
Sugarcane
Pulses
Jaggery
Banana leaves
gptkbp:is_part_of Harvest celebrations
Tamil culture
Agricultural traditions
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:Mauritius
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
gptkbp:is_recognized_by Intangible cultural heritage
gptkbp:occurs_in January
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:organization
Agricultural practices
Community bonding
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:deity
gptkbp:represents Celebration of harvest
Gratitude to nature
Respect for animals
gptkbp:significance Harvest festival
gptkbp:symbolizes prosperity
gptkbp:uses Decorative items
Traditional utensils
Clay pots
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:award
Offerings to deities
Community feasts