14/01/2026
Pongal is an ancient harvest festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Thai in mid January 🌞 marking the sun’s northward journey, known as Uttarayanam. This period symbolises new beginnings, longer days, and prosperity ✨
The festival honours Surya Bhagavan 🌞 the Sun God, along with nature’s elements like the earth 🌍 rain 🌧️ and cattle 🐂 who make agriculture and life possible. The word Pongal means to boil over, representing abundance and blessings 🍚
Celebrated mainly by Tamil communities across Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and around the world 🌍 Pongal spans four days Bhogi 🔥 Thai Pongal 🌾 Mattu Pongal 🐂 and Kaanum Pongal 👨👩👧👦 celebrating gratitude, family, and togetherness 💛
May this Pongal bring sweetness, harmony, and abundance to all 🌾✨