Pongal (IPA: / ˈθaɪˈpoʊŋʌl /) is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. The festival is celebrated over three or four days with Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kanum Pongal, beginning on the last day of the Tamil calendar month of Margazhi, and observed on consecutive days.

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, which is considered an

Jan 22, 2025 · Pongal, four-day harvest festival of Tamil Nadu state, southern India. Pongal is also celebrated by the Tamil diaspora in various other regions of southern India and around the world.

Jan 17, 2025 · Pongal is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This festival marks the arrival of the harvest season and is observed over a span of four days, each day dedicated to specific rituals and customs. The festival is a time for families to come together, share meals, and express gratitude to nature for ...

Jan 14, 2024 · Pongal 2024: The festival of Pongal will begin on January 15 and end on January 18, 2024. It is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu and is significant for Tamilians.

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day. Pongal, a major harvest festival in Tamil ...

Nov 30, 2024 · Pongal is a significant harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu, India. It holds great importance in Hindu culture as it marks the end of the harvest season and is a time for giving thanks to nature. The festival derives its name from the Tamil word “Pongal,” which means “to boil” or “spill over,” symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

Jan 15, 2023 · Pongal 2023: Pongal is observed by the Tamil community across the world in mid-January every year. It is one of the biggest harvest festivals in India along with Makar Sankranti. Know the...

Jan 6, 2025 · Pongal (Tamil:பொங்கல், Telugu:పొంగల్, Malayalam:പൊങ്കൽ) or Thai Pongal is celebrated as the most important harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. It commemorates the blessings of the Sun God that leads to a good harvest and prosperity in life.

Pongal, a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, signals a time for new beginnings. It marks the end of a cold winter and signals the start of the sun’s six-month journey towards the North. On this auspicious day, the Sun is worshipped as the life force behind all creation.