Pongal Glossary

The Pongal Glossary Reading Worksheet introduces key terms related to Pongal, a Tamil harvest festival celebrated in India. It covers words like Pongal, a festival marking the harvest and giving thanks for a good crop, and terms like kolam, a decorative art created with rice flour, often seen at the entrance of homes during the festival. The worksheet also explains terms like sugarcane, pongal (the dish), and behaviors like cooking, offering prayers, and celebrating with family and friends. This worksheet helps expand vocabulary and comprehension while teaching about the cultural and agricultural significance of Pongal.