Pongal, a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, celebrates gratitude, togetherness, and the start of the harvest season. The festival, symbolizing prosperity, involves heartfelt wishes and messages to loved ones. The article provides various greetings and inspirational quotes for Pongal 2025, emphasizing the festival’s importance and the joy it brings to families and friends.
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