What is Thai Pongal? (with pictures) - Cultural World
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 23, 2024 · Pongal festival is not just a harvest festival, it's also a religious celebration. The pongal is first offered to a deity and then eaten as prasad, or offering. In Hinduism, when a food is first offered to a deity, it becomes blessed and is called prasad.
thai pongal, tamizhar thiru naal festival - Festivals Of India
ୱେବ୍4 days ago · Thai Pongal is one of the most significant festivals of Tamil people celebrated across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (Pondicherry). In 2013, Thai Pongal was celebrated on January 14th. The day distinguishes the commencement of the northbound movement of the Sun from its south most limit point.
Why is Pongal celebrated? 2024 Date, History, Story & More.
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 13, 2024 · Tamils across India and the world actively celebrate Pongal, a significant four-day harvest festival, in mid-January. The festival marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the sun’s northward journey, known as Uttarayana. In 2024, Pongal will begin on January 15th and end on January 18th.
Power looms free, TN govt must place order for Pongal dhoties, …
ୱେବ୍7 hours ago · Power loom weavers have urged the state government to issue orders in July for production of dhoti and saree which will be given free to PDS card holders on the occasion of Pongal festival. B ...
Thai Pongal 2025: Date, Mythology & Rituals - AstroVed
ୱେବ୍5 days ago · On the day of Thai Pongal, people offer their produce from the farm as the tribute to the Gods. A special feast is prepared using Rice, Lentils, Ghee, and Jagery. Sugarcane, flowers, fruits are also offered alongside, to appease the Sun God. Mattu Pongal is the day where Jallikattu is performed in some temples.
Pongal 2025: Pongal Festival Date and Muhurat - Astroyogi
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 22, 2024 · Pongal is celebrated with a spirit of excitement in various parts of the country. However, this festival is primarily a multi-day harvest celebration of Tamil Nadu. Every year it falls in the Thai month, around the 14th of January, and it is for this reason that it is also referred to as Thai Pongal. The grand celebrations of Pongal 2025 are ...
Pongal 2025 - India - CalendarDate.com
ୱେବ୍2 days ago · 2023. 2025. 2026. 2027. Pongal marks the beginning of the sun's northern journey. It is observed around January 14 of each year, lasting about four days.
Pongal festival - ePanchang
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 14, 2024 · Pongal is a festival celebrated all over Tamil nadu. It is a harvest festival, where the farmers express their thanks giving to the elements responsible for a bumper harvest. Pongal is a four day celebration. The first day of the festival is called Bhogi, where old and unused and unneeded things are burnt away.
42 Facts about Chennai (Madras) - Facts.net
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 23, 2024 · Chennai celebrates the Pongal festival with grandeur. Pongal, a harvest festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is one of the most important festivals in Chennai’s cultural calendar.
What is the festival of Tamil Nadu? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
ୱେବ୍ମଇ 16, 2024 · Tourists are welcome to participate in the Pongal festival and experience the joy and festivities associated with it. You can witness the cooking of Pongal, engage in traditional activities, and enjoy the cultural performances.