Pongal 2025: Date, Rituals, Celebration and Significance
Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi Pongal for renewal, Thai Pongal with offerings to the Sun God, Mattu Pongal for worshipping farm animals, and Kaanum Pongal for social gatherings. Traditional dishes, cultural activities, and cattle adornments highlight the festival.
Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi Pongal for renewal, Thai Pongal with offerings to the Sun God, Mattu Pongal for worshipping farm animals, and Kaanum Pongal for social gatherings. Traditional dishes, cultural activities, and cattle adornments highlight the festival.
