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  2. Wikipedia
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    Pongal (festival) - Wikipedia

    • Pongal , also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the Tamil calendar month of Thai and usually falls on 14 or 15 January in the Gregorian calendar. It is dedicated to the solar deity Surya and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the Hindu observance celebrated under various regional names across … See more

    Etymology

    Thai Pongal is a combination of two Tamil language words: Thai (Tamil: 'தை') referring to the tenth month of the See more

    History

    The principal theme of Pongal is thanking the Sun god Surya, the forces of nature, and the farm animals and people who support agriculture. The festival is mentioned in an inscription found at the Veeraragh… See more

    Observed byPrimarily Tamil Hindus in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, United States, Indonesia, Mauritius, Singapore, UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Gulf countries
    TypeHindu
    SignificanceHarvest festival
    CelebrationsPreparation of Pongal, decorations, home coming, prayers, processions, gift giving
    Pongal: Celebrating the Harvest in South India
    Pongal: Celebrating the Harvest in South India
    Pongal is one of the major festivals of South India, mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It is a four-day harvest festival that honors the Sun God and marks the beginning of the auspicious month of Thai.
    Observance and traditions

    Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the Tamil calendar month of Thai and usually falls on 14 or 15 January as per the Gregorian calendar and hence is also referred to … See more

    Geography

    Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India. It is also a major Tamil festival in Sri Lanka. It is observed by the Tamil diaspora worldwide, … See more

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  2. tripxl.com
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    Harvest Festival Of Tamil Nadu: Significance

    2 days ago · The grand harvest festival of Tamil Nadu is called Pongal. The word ‘Pongal’ means to boil, and the festival is celebrated in the mid-month of January every year as a symbolic start of harvest and in honour of the Sun god, …

  3. indianheritage.gov.sg
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    What is Pongal? - Indian Heritage

    Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest.

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  6. Britannica
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    Pongal | Harvest Festival, Rituals, Tamil Nadu, India,

    Jan 22, 2025 · Pongal is a four-day harvest festival of Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is also celebrated by Tamils in various other regions of southern India and the world.

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    Jan 6, 2025 · Pongal is celebrated in the Tamil calendar month of Thai. It is a four day long festival that commences on the last day of the month of Margazhi and ends on the third day of Thai.

  10. Times of India
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    Pongal 2024: Date, History, Rituals, Celebration and …

    Jan 14, 2024 · Pongal 2024: The festival of Pongal will begin on January 15 and end on January 18, 2024. It is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu and is significant for Tamilians.

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  12. Pongalfestival.org
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    Pongal: The Festival of South India, Pongalfestival.org

    Pongal is one of the most popular harvest festivals of South India, mainly of Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls in the mid-January every year and marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan - sun's journey northwards.

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