Multi religious leaders at Sammanthurai Pongal

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Multi religious leaders at Sammanthurai Pongal

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A unique feature of the Thai Pongal Festival at Sammanthurai was the participation of Buddhist, Christian and Islamic religious leaders. The Pongal event was chaired by Zonal Director of Education Sahadul Najeem. Srila Siri Nirmaleswara Kurukal conducted the poojas.

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