epaselect epa11079526 A man pulls a cow through a bonfire as part of the Makar Sankranti or Pongal festival celebrations in Bangalore, India, 15 January 2024. Pongal, very popular in South Indian states, is a famous dish made of rice boiled in milk with jaggery (cane sugar) and other sweeteners. Cows and bulls are traditionally decorated with bright colors during celebrations. Offerings are made to thank the Sun and the weather for helping obtain a bountiful harvest. EPA/JAGADEESH NV Coverage code 40365
