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All over the world, Tamil Hindus celebrated Thai Pongal or the harvest festival. The next day, they celebrate what is known as ‘Mattu Pongal’ to honour the cattle for their service to farmers and humanity. At the Sivan Temple in Kochchikade on Friday, Hindus are seen feeding and patting a cow. Pic by M.A. Pushpakumara

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