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Pongal is a multi-day celebration of the sun god Surya and the new harvest of rice, milk and jaggery. It is observed in January by Tamils in India, Sri Lanka and worldwide, with rituals such as decorating kolam, offering prayers, exchanging gifts and eating pongal dish.
Pongal is a four-day festival that thanks the Sun, Nature and farm animals for a bountiful harvest. Learn about the rituals, dishes, symbols and activities of Pongal through interactive quizzes, reflection cards and icons.
Pongal is one of the most popular harvest festivals of South India, mainly of Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls in the mid-January every year and marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan - sun's journey northwards. Pongal festival lasts for four days.
Jan 14, 2020 · Learn about the history, legends, and customs of Pongal, a colorful and joyous celebration of the bountiful harvest. Find out how to make sakkarai pongal, the sweet dish that symbolizes the festival, and how to join the Art of Living meditation and breath program.
- Bhogi Pongal. It is the first day of the main Pongal festivities. On this day, Lord Indra, the God of clouds and rains, is worshipped and thanked for the abundant harvest that brings prosperity to earth.
- Surya Pongal/Thai Pongal. The second day of the festival is considered to be the most important. It is called Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal. The rituals on the second day are very elaborate.
- Mattu Pongal. The third day is dedicated to worshipping the cattle. They are integral to farmers and their livelihood, and on this day their blessings are sought.
- Kaanum Pongal. This is the last and the fourth day of the festival and marks the end of the Pongal festivities. It is essentially a day of merriment on which Pongal songs and dances are performed.
Pongal 2022: Pongal, the four-day harvest festival celebrated in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from January 14-17 this year. Celebrated in mid ...
Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The important South Indian festival of Pongal...
