A devotee is seen lighting an oil lamp during the festival of Thai Pongal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 15, 2024. Thai Pongal is a Tamil thanksgiving festival in celebration of a successful harvest. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
People prepare to cook during the festival of Thai Pongal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 15, 2024. Thai Pongal is a Tamil thanksgiving festival in celebration of a successful harvest. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
