Vanakkam,

Then Poovaga Tamil Sangam is delighted to share that our Pongal Fest 2026 celebration has been featured in the Kashmir NRI Magazine. This recognition highlights how the festival brought together people from diverse backgrounds to experience the richness of Tamil heritage, traditions, and harvest celebrations.Pongal is a festival of gratitude — honoring nature, farmers, family, and community. Through cultural programs, traditional games, music, dance, food, and community participation, the event became a space where culture was not only preserved but shared beyond one community. Families, children, youth, and visitors from various cultures joined in celebrating the spirit of togetherness and prosperity.The magazine feature beautifully reflects the warmth and cultural significance of the celebration and showcases the vibrant participation that made the event memorable.The coverage appears on Pages 19–21 of the publication.

We extend our sincere thanks to Surinder Zutshi and the Kashmir NRI Magazine team for recognizing and presenting our efforts to a wider audience.Read the publication here:https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0c935e2d4c.html

We thank all volunteers, sponsors, participants, and supporters who continue to make our events meaningful and inclusive for the community.— Then Poovaga Tamil Sangam