پونگال (جشنواره)

Also known as Tai Pongal, Thai Pongal, Poṅkal

multi-day annual harvest Tamils festival in South India and Sri Lanka various region

Observed by: Primarily Tamil Hindus in India , Sri Lanka , Malaysia , United States , Indonesia , Mauritius , Singapore , UK , South Africa , Canada , Australia , Gulf countries
Type: Hindu
Significance: Harvest festival , Winter Solstice . Worship of the Solar deity for agricultural abundance, and celebration of cattle.
Celebrations: Preparation of Pongal , decorations, home coming, prayers, processions, gift giving
Date: Last day of the ninth Tamil calendar month of Margazhi ( Bhogi ) , First day of the tenth month of Thai (Thai Pongal) and next one or two days ( Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal)
2025 date: 13-16 January
Frequency: Annual
Related to: Makar Sankranti , Magh Bihu , Uttarayana , Maghi , Maghe Sankranti , Shakrain