Pongal Celebrations Around The Country- IN PICS

Pongal is typically a four-day festival that marks the auspicious beginning of the Uttarayan period, which is the sun's six-month journey northwards. (Image Source: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the residence of MoS L Murugan in Delhi, where he celebrated Pongal. (Image Source: PTI)

Packed trains, overflowing with enthusiasm as everyone heads home for Pongal celebrations. (Image Source: PTI)

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin last Friday announced that the rice cardholders in the state will be given Rs. 1,000 along with the gift hamper, which contains raw rice and sugar (one kg each) and a full sugarcane. Beneficiaries pose for photos after receiving Pongal gift hampers at the Vadaserry ration shop, in Nagercoil. (Image Source: PTI)

Tourists enjoying Pongal festivities at Sawyerpuram, in Thoothukudi district. (Image source: PTI)

School students celebrate Pongal, in Chennai. (Image Source: PTI)

People during the pongal celebration, at Delhi Haat INA in New Delhi. (Image Source: PTI)

Artists perform during the celebration of Bhogi, the first day of the four-day festival of Pongal, in Hyderabad. (Image Source: PTI)

People participate in a game of tug of war during pongal celebration, in Madurai. (Image Source: PTI)

A woman burns discarded items as part of Bhogi celebration, first day of the four-day festival of pongal, in Chennai. (Image Source: PTI)