Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri and more: Significance of these ...
WEBJan 14, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.
What Is Pongal Festival? Dates, History & More – Lashkaraa
WEBJanuary 4, 2024. What Is Pongal Festival? Dates, History & More. The harvest festival of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and some other parts of India, Pongal is a popular harvest festival celebrated typically in mid-January, marking the beginning of the Tamil calendar year.
Pongal: A Celebration Beyond The Harvest - outlooktraveller.com
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Pongal, a significant festival in Tamil Nadu, is a celebration that expresses gratitude to Mother Nature and cattle, intertwined with worship for a bountiful harvest. The word “Pongal” means “to boil over” or “overflow,” symbolising the abundance and prosperity associated with the harvest season.
Pongal Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu, Legends, Celebrations, …
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Meaning of Pongal: Pongal is a harvest festival – the Tamil equivalent of Thanksgiving. It is held to honor the Sun, for a bountiful harvest. Families gather to rejoice and share their joy and their harvests with others. The Sun is offered a “Pongal” of rice and milk. Pongal Festival of Tamilians.
Pongal: What is the Significance of This Festival in South India?
WEBJan 13, 2024 · Harvest Celebration. Pongal is primarily a harvest festival, marking the end of the winter season and the onset of the harvest season. It is a time for farmers to express gratitude to the sun god, nature, and their cattle for a bountiful harvest. Thanksgiving to the Sun God.
Pongal Harvest: Sunlit Gratitude, Cultural Revelry & Fields of Joy
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Pongal emphasizes the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and a harmonious relationship with nature. Moreover, it highlights the interconnectedness of human life with the environment. The joyful festival symbolizes gratitude, abundance, and the interconnectedness of communities with nature.
Pongal 2024: Four days of Pongal; all the rituals of the harvest ...
WEBIt marks the beginning of Uttarayan and the Sun's transition into the Capricorn (Makar) zodiac, symbolising the end of winter and the onset of the...
Pongal 2024: Know the Date, Celebrations, History & Significance
WEBDec 26, 2023 · TN Lifestyle Desk. Updated Dec 26, 2023, 17:49 IST. Know the date, history and significance of Pongal. Photo : iStock. The popular harvest festival of Pongal will be celebrated from January 15 to 18 in 2024. It is a four-day harvest festival celebrated by Tamils across India and the world.
Pongal - Hindu American Foundation
WEBJan 14, 2024 · Pongal is celebrated annually on January 14th. Pongal (PONG-uhl) is a four-day harvest festival corresponding with Makar Sankranti and Lohri. It is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry in India, as well as in Sri Lanka and the Hindu diaspora.
Pongal in Singapore: A guide to this Hindu harvest festival
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Pongal means “to boil” in Tamil and it’s celebrated widely in South India over four days (14 to 17 January 2024). It’s the time when farmers give thanks to the Sun God, Surya, for their bountiful harvest. While Singapore isn’t exactly rolling in farms, the festival also marks the start of the auspicious month in the Tamil calendar, Thai.
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