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 ...

In Tamil Nadu, the Pongal festival is observed as a harvest celebration to thank the sun god for a plentiful crop, commemorating the sun's trip north and indicating wealth and prosperity. The main ...

Pongal is a vibrant and ancient festival celebrated primarily by the people of South India, especially the Tamils. It is a time to express gratitude to the Sun God, Surya, for the abundance of the ...