Thai Pongal Celebration 2023

January 15th, 2023 

Respecting the various ethnic, cultural, and other differences within, the residents of Sarasavi Medura Hall, University of Peradeniya linked together and celebrated Thai Pongal rituals on 15th January 2023.

The rituals began with cleaning the Sarasavi Medura premises and decorating the entrance with traditional Kolam. The Pongal was made early morning with rice, coconut milk, jaggery, green gram, cashews, and other ingredients. The first portion of the Pongal Rice was offered to Surya (Sun God). Then the members enjoyed the Pongal rice served in banana leaves and shared the Pongal with their friends in the Ramanathan Hall.