Sunday, January 22, 2012

Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 3 of 10 ...


Pongal Harvest Festival 
丰收节
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The word "Pongal" literally means "Boiling over",
and Kolams (ground patterns with rice flour) 
are boiled in pots in front yard of houses and temples
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The day begins with as early as possible
the making of Kolams at the entrances to houses or temples,
it is auspicious to draw the Kolams before sunrise 
so that the Sun God can see them 
and come to bless the household or temple
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Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 ...

Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 ...

Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 ...

Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 ...

Pongal Harvest Festival 丰收节 ...

Batu Caves
Kuala Lumpur