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Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil solar calendar and usually falls on 14 or 15 January and hence is also referred to as Thai Pongal. It is dedicated to the Surya, the Sun God and corresponds to Makar Sankra…
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Observed byPrimarily Tamil Hindus in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, United States, Indonesia, Mauritius, Singapore, UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Gulf countries
TypeHindu
SignificanceHarvest festival
CelebrationsPongal (dish), decorations, home coming, prayers, processions, gift giving
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.
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