Pori Urundai (puffed rice balls) is one of the most important offerings during Karthigai Deepam, a festival of lights celebrated in Tamil homes and temples.

It symbolizes light, purity, and devotion — just as lamps remove darkness, the offering of Pori Urundai represents removing ego and impurity from our hearts.

Traditionally, devotees prepare Aval Pori, Nel Pori, and Verkadalai Urundai with jaggery and ghee, and offer them to Lord Murugan or Lord Shiva after lighting deepams (lamps) around the home.

The crunch and sweetness of Pori Urundai also bring nostalgia — it’s a festival delicacy that unites families, reminding everyone of childhood celebrations in Tamil households.