The Department of Agricultural Engineering conducted the “Pongal Celebration – 2025” at M.S. Swaminathan Vayal Kudam on 10.01.2025. This festival is a way to thank God for His blessings and express gratitude to farmers and the agricultural sector while looking forward to a prosperous year.
Students arrived in traditional dhotis and sarees to mark the occasion. The celebration commenced at 10:30 a.m., with the entrance of the field laboratory adorned with colorful Rangoli. Pongal was prepared by the department faculty and students using rice grown in Paavai Organic Farm.
The ceremony was inaugurated by our Honorable Chairman, CA. N. V. Natarajan. The dignitaries, Dr. K. K. Ramasamy, Director of Administration, and Dr. M. Premkumar, Principal of PEC, graced the occasion and extended their felicitations.
As part of the celebration, Pongal was offered to the Sun God in a specially decorated pot, adding a cultural and divine essence to the event. Additionally, students from Paavai Organic Farming launched a value-added Moringa Powder harvested from Paavai Farms.
The event also featured vibrant performances by students, showcasing their talents in Silambam, singing, and pot breaking, making the celebration lively and memorable.