Tamil Nadu Politicians, Institutions Mark Pongal With Traditional Fervour — IN PICS

Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu

As Friday was the last working day before Pongal, all politicians, education institution and offices celebrated Pongal (Twitter/@LGov_Puducherry)

The festival spans over four days and is dedicated to expressing gratitude to nature, farmers, and the sun god for a bountiful harvest (Credit: ABP Nadu)

As Friday was the last working day before Pongal, all politicians, education intuitions and offices among others celebrated Pongal. Puduchery Lt Governor also celebrated Pongal in Raj Nivas (Twitter/@LGov_Puducherry)

Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru celebrated Pongal festivities in Trichy (Credit: ABP Nadu)

DK leader KV Veeramani celebrated Pongal in KK Nagar of Trichy (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The Dravidian leaders also celebrate Samathuva (unity) Pongal upholding brotherhood and togetherness (Credit: ABP Nadu)