𝘔𝘢𝘳 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 & 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 ‘𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭’ 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘮

Chennai: Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science celebrated the harvest festival ‘Pongal’ on 11th January 2025 with great enthusiasm and fervor. The program started with the lighting of Kuthuvilakku by the dignitaries and was followed by Tamizhthai Vazhthu. Dr T.Prema, the Convener and Head of the Department of Tamil, welcomed the gathering.

The Secretary Rev.Fr.Mathew Pallikunnel  bestowed his blessings upon the gathering. The Principal Dr R.Srikanth felicitated the gathering emphasizing the importance of Pongal. Ms.Ann Hepzibah Niraja, Head, Department of OSL, greeted the gathering  with her inspiring message. Dr.C.Devaraj, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, introduced  the Special Guest, Dr.S.Thirumagan, Former CoE, UNOM,Former Academic Council and Senate Member. The Guest was honoured by the Principal.

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The Guest addressed the spectators by explaining the importance of Pongal,four-day festival which is named after the traditional dish ‘Pongal’which is offered to Gods as a symbol of gratitude. He urged students to remember the significance of the festival and to carry its values forever. He also highlighted the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Department wise Pongal preparation competition was held for all the students. Cultural events were performed by the students.NSS Volunteers actively participated in celebrating the festival through traditional dances. The college premises was decorated with colourful rangoli and flowers. The faculty members prepared the traditional Pongal dish using earthern pots and firewood.

The entire campus was filled with festive spirit. Staff and students wore traditional attire to celebrate Pongal in a traditional manner.The celebration helped to promote the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr.A.Rajalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Shift II. The programme ended with National Anthem.

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