Description
- People eat sugar canes during Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated in South India, as a symbol of gratitude for the bountiful harvest.
- The tradition of consuming sugar canes during Pongal is also believed to bring sweetness and prosperity into one's life.
- Sugarcane is a key part of the Pongal harvest festival in South India.
- It's a symbol of gratitude for the harvest.
- During the festival, children are given sugarcane to chew on to enjoy the juice and strengthen their teeth.
𝐒𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒: The tall, straight and firm stem of sugarcane symbolizes a stern and balanced mind that fosters positive thoughts. Sugarcane being the most important harvest of the season signifies prosperity and well being.