Pongal Festival 2023: One of the most popular festivals in India is Pongal which is celebrated widely by the Tamil community across the globe. As per the Tamil solar calendar, Pongal is celebrated in Tai month. It is a four-day event that is dedicated to the Sun God. It also marks the beginning of Uttarayan, the journey of the Sun northward. Why is the Pongal festival celebrated, how is it celebrated, and what is its significance? Let us find out!


What is the Pongal festival?

The term 'Pongal' is derived from Tamil literature which means 'to boil'. It is an ancient festival of South India, particularly among the Tamils. It is basically a harvest festival that is celebrated for four-day-long in Tamil Nadu in the month of January-February (Thai) during the solar equinox after harvesting crops like rice, sugarcane, turmeric, etc.

The Pongal festival is a four-day celebration affair. Each day is marked by different festivities- The first day is called the Bhogi festival; the Second day is called Thai Pongal; the Third day is called Mattu Pongal; the Fourth day is called Kaanum Pongal.




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