Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Successfully Celebrates 56th Thai Pongal celebrations and Inaugurates “Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Centre”
Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Successfully Celebrates 56th Thai Pongal celebrations and Inaugurates “Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Centre”
Chandigarh 18 January ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Chandigarh Tamil Sangam (Regd.), in association with the Department of Art & Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, successfully organised the 56th Thai Pongal Celebrations along with the inauguration of the “Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Memorial Centre” on Sunday at Bharathi Bhawan, Sector-30B, Chandigarh. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Tamil community, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries, reflecting the spirit of unity and cultural pride. The programme commenced with traditional rituals marking Thai Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamils, symbolising gratitude to nature, farmers, cattle, and the Sun God for prosperity and abundance.
The celebrations featured vibrant cultural performances highlighting Tamil heritage. Traditional musical instruments such as Nadaswaram, Thavil, Urumi, Thappu, and Pambai added grandeur to the occasion and captivated the audience with their rhythmic and ceremonial richness. A major highlight of the event was the inauguration of the “Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Memorial Centre”, established in memory of Kalaignar Dr. M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a towering figure in Tamil literature, culture, and social reform. The memorial centre aims to promote the three dimensions of Tamil—Iyal (Literature), Isai (Music), and Nadagam (Drama)—and to serve as a platform for cultural and literary activities.


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