Pongal: Sow Less, Harvest More with Viveks

Pongal is a festival of abundance and new beginnings. Although it is essentially a harvest festival, it is celebrated by Tamilians all over. It is an occasion to express gratitude for what the nature offers to us and hope for more happiness and prosperity.

At Viveks, we love to celebrate every festival. That is the reason why we bring you some really exciting deals every time and Pongal is going to be no different. We want you to be a part of this festivity with the same zeal. What is going to be different is only the grandeur.

So without much ado, let us tell you what is in store for you this time. This Pongal, we are giving you a chance to win prizes as big as a brand new Volkswagen Polo. Yes, you read that right! All you need to do is follow two simple steps. What we are doing is just giving you yet another reason to ditch your old phone and buy a brand new one!

Every week, we are giving away over 700 prizes that include Samsung LED TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, Samsung J2 smartphones, and much more. Apart from this, we there several mega prizes to be won. These include three Volkswagen Polo and six Honda motorcycles. Here's what you need to do:

Step 01:

Purchase a Samsung smartphone worth Rs. 10,000 or above from any Viveks showroom. You can choose from models such as J2 2016, J5 Prime, J7 2016, J7 Prime, A9 Pro, S7, S7 edge, A 510, A 710

Step 02:

Insert your SIM card in your new Samsung smartphone and send an SMS to 54242. This SMS should start with the word 'PONGAL' followed by a space after which you need to type a small message mentioning what they think of Samsung products. The SMS should not exceed more than 160 characters. For example:

That is it! All the winners will be chosen in the first week of February. Try your luck because we have over 700 big prizes to give. This is what we meant when we were talking about the abundance of Pongal. The offer is valid for purchases made until January 31, 2017. So go ahead and harvest the best with Viveks and Samsung!

4 Kitchen Must-Haves for this Winter

After the heat of summers, you crave and welcome winters with relief. Every breath of cool air feels refreshing. But as the winter progresses, you find your energy reach low. Winters are when we want everything warm and cozy. Blankets and sweaters aside, having good food makes the winter bearable. That’s why this winter, equip your kitchen to meet all your comfort food needs.  

Refresh the dull mornings 

It’s difficult to wake up on a cold morning and find any enthusiasm to face the day. 

With the blankets piled on and sky looking dreary, all you want to do is laze away. But there is work to be done, errands to run and chores to be completed. Rescue is at hand with a mug of hot coffee which instantly boosts the bars of your energy levels. Having a coffee maker at home is economical and convenient for your daily coffee needs. Coffee makers for homes come in compact sizes so that they don’t clutter your kitchen platform and come with swinging filters making it easy to pour coffee into your cup.     
        

Warm and Yummy

Winter days call for comfort food. Electric cookers come handy for winter cooking. You just need to mix the ingredients with the appropriate water level, set the timer and let the food cook. With dish separators, you can cook two things at a time. And you don’t have to worry about cold meals as electric cookers also keep the food warm until it’s time for you sit down to eat.

Staple for winters

With the cold winters, food becomes our best friend. Even with tea or coffee, the cool evenings demand something hot and filling. The easiest solution is a sandwich. Combine your need for warmth with a healthy sandwich that is everyone’s favorite. Having a sandwich maker at home let’s you make sandwiches with minimum fuss and maximum fun.     
     

Bake the mood away

Now you can spend the long weekends cozied up with some rich warm cookies and bubbling hot dishes. When you read up on any baking recipes, you will find that they all have simple to follow steps and easily accessible ingredients. So put on your apron and have a baking party with your family and friends. With a convection microwave oven you can whip up goodies that will make your tummy fuller and mood happier.   

These efficient must haves for the winter season will make your winter more enjoyable and fill up on your energy. Upgrade your kitchen with these suggestions and check them out with the range of choices available at your nearest Viveks store.