The festival of Pongal which has a religious significance was celebrated this year on the 15th of January. Hindu’s all over India celebrated the festival with bonfires where unwanted things were burnt as a symbol special treats were also shared with family and loved ones. In the Karnataka region the festival is also called “Sankranti”; cows and bullocks are decorated & fed special sweets made from rice.
People visited their near and dear ones dressed in colourful attire. A special tradition is practiced in Karnataka, where white sesame mixed with jiggery, peanuts, sugar blocks, dry coconut are exchanged. Travellers visiting the region next year during the harvest festival could consider a stay at Bangalore service apartment such as Citadines Richmond Bangalore.
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