Tamils in Americas: USA and Canada

USA is the home for more than 300,000 Tamils both from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Canada has a large concentration of Tamils amounting to 300,000.

Pongal Celebration In These Countries
There are many more pro-active voluntary organizations keeping the Tamil culture alive by performing the various rituals associated with the Pongal Festival. There are also numerous temples that observe Pongal and in turn satisfy the religious fervor of the Tamil diaspora community.