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22 January 2022

Thai Pongal Celebration - 2022

The Thaipongal celebrations of the 2022 Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat were held today (21) under the patronage of Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretary Mr. Milanga Prabath Nandasena  and Assistant Divisional Secretary Mr. Karan Rp The Thaipongal celebrations of the 2022 Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat were held today (21) under the patronage of Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretary Mr. Milanga Prabath Nandasena  and Assistant Divisional Secretary Mr. Karan Rp Coinciding with this celebration, the Social Services Division distributed school books to Tamil children in the Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat.Thaipongal, also known as 'Harvest Festival', is celebrated every year by Hindu Tamils ​​all over the world.This is celebrated to give thanks to the Sun God, the Mahi Kantha (Earth), the Rain God, and the cows that helped with the harvest.The Tamil word pongal means "overflowing".  Pouring milk in a clay pot is considered a sign of the future prosperity of the family.

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