Monday, January 15, 2024

Pongal





 

Pongal (also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is It is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil Solar Calendar and usually falls on 14 or 15 January. This year it is being celebrated from Monday, 15 January 2024 to Thursday 18 January 2024.

It is dedicated to the Surya, the Sun God and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival under many regional names celebrated throughout India. The festival is celebrated over three or four days with Bhogi,  Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, observed on consecutive days.

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