8 Types Of Pongal Varieties To Try This Harvest Festival

1. Ven Pongal

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2. Sakkarai Pongal

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3. Paal Pongal

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4. Aval Pongal

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5. Kalkandu Pongal

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6. Rava Pongal

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7. Millet Pongal

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8. Pachai Payaru Pongal

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