The main religious ceremony of the Thai Pongal festival in the hill country was held at the Hatton Sri Manikka Pillayar Kovil Hindu Temple.
A special milk rice dish, prepared with grains and fresh vegetables before sunrise, was offered to the sun god as part of the festivities, according to reports from the Hiru correspondent.
Elsewhere, Thai Pongal celebrations took place across the island, including in the Northern Province, where festivities continued despite the ongoing rains, as reported by Hiru correspondents.
A special milk rice dish, prepared with grains and fresh vegetables before sunrise, was offered to the sun god as part of the festivities, according to reports from the Hiru correspondent.
Elsewhere, Thai Pongal celebrations took place across the island, including in the Northern Province, where festivities continued despite the ongoing rains, as reported by Hiru correspondents.
