Click to play videoChennai: Rice, jaggery and dal boils over-a metaphor for joy and happiness spilling over in life as well. On the day of thanksgiving, people across Tamil Nadu offered prayers to the Sun God for a generous harvest.
But festivities do not end there-Thursday is Mattu Pongal' the big day when bulls charge and the crowds cheer-the day of Jallikattu. On this day, cows are decorated and worshipped-- as a symbol of gratitude-for aiding man in reaping the harvest.
Spread over 4 days, Pongal is a celebration of life and prosperity-a day when man thanks nature for it's bounty.
Meanwhile, Thousands converged at the ancient Sri Gavi Gangadheshwara temple in Bangalore to witness a rare sight on the Makar Sankranti day.
A ray of light passes precisely passed through the horns of the idol of Nandi bull and illuminated deity Shiva Linga. Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is a natural monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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