Every festival has it’s own way of celebrating and certain dishes are made on that particular day.
Pongal Padaithal is a special ritual dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, who is revered as the deity of rain, fertility, and agriculture in many South Indian communities. During special occasions and festival time, pongal padaithal ritual fosters family unity and brings family members together to participate in the celebrations and remember their roots. Accompanied by prayers, making it a sacred offering!
Offering Ritual
During the ritual, the Pongal is typically prepared at a temple site, placed in a clean clay / brass pot, often decorated with turmeric, flowers with raw rice and jaggery, sometime garnished with nuts and raisin with ghee. It is believed that overflowing ( in Tamil PONGAL ) during making of pongal symbolises the overflowing of joy and health in our life. Prayers are recited, and the dish is offered with love and reverence.
Actually we offer Pongal to our gods on three occasions.
Pongal festival- Pongal vazhipadu
Second is for Village deity.- Kaval deivam Vazhipadu.
Third is for Family diety.- Kuladeiva Vazhipaadu.
This tradition helps in passing down cultural practices and values from one generation to the next, keeping the family’s history alive.
Mariamman Pongal Padaithal is a beautiful blend of devotion, culture, and community spirit. It serves as a reminder of the importance of nature, agriculture, and the divine blessings that sustain life.
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