Samathuva Pongal Celebrated Across Tamil Nadu with Cultural and Community Events

Samathuva Pongal was celebrated across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, including Dindigul, Chennai, Tiruchi, and Virudhunagar, with participation from government officials, employees, and local residents. Events featured traditional Pongal cooking, cultural performances like kummi and karagattam, sports competitions, and rangoli contests. Officials emphasized the festival's theme of equality, unity across caste and religious lines, and its cultural significance for Tamil people. Ministers and collectors attended, distributing gift hampers and highlighting social welfare initiatives linked to the celebrations.