What is Mattu Pongal?

The day of Pongal set aside for cattle; the card shows two cows with painted horns and flower garlands.

Where do I write the name?

The panel is left empty, so write the sender's name or a message by hand after printing.

What is the difference between the three styles?

Kolam border uses white-line kolam patterns on terracotta red; Tanjore uses gold relief ornament on deep red and blue; watercolor uses loose washes on textured white paper.

Can I print these at home?

Yes. Each card is a vertical, print-ready sheet with a clean margin; print it on card stock at home or at a print shop.

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Pongal cards: the pot, Thai sunrise, Mattu Pongal cows

Pongal cards — a vertical card with a pot boiling over between two sugarcane stalks, "Happy Pongal" lettered above it and a blank panel below for the sender, white-line kolam border design with dotted pulli patterns framing a flat illustration

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Reading 3Mattu Pongal

Pongal greeting cards for the Tamil harvest festival in the month of Thai, sent to family, friends and colleagues. Each carries the greeting with a pot boiling over between sugarcane stalks, a sun rising over paddy fields above a kolam border, or two cows with painted horns for Mattu Pongal. The panel is left blank for a name or a message. Type a different subject, such as gold foil, and the card is made to that request.

a Pongal card for family abroad
a greeting for colleagues and clients
a card for a Mattu Pongal gathering
a card for friends in a neighbourhood group

Frequently asked questions

What is Mattu Pongal?: The day of Pongal set aside for cattle; the card shows two cows with painted horns and flower garlands.
Where do I write the name?: The panel is left empty, so write the sender's name or a message by hand after printing.
What is the difference between the three styles?: Kolam border uses white-line kolam patterns on terracotta red; Tanjore uses gold relief ornament on deep red and blue; watercolor uses loose washes on textured white paper.
Can I print these at home?: Yes. Each card is a vertical, print-ready sheet with a clean margin; print it on card stock at home or at a print shop.

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