Pongal is a four-day competition that’s celebrated within the Southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is a competition that’s much like the north Indian competition of Makar Sankranti. Pongal is well known within the Tai month and is devoted to the Lord Surya. The competition marks the motion of the Solar in the direction of the North and likewise the transition of Solar from the home of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to the home of Makar (Capricorn).
This yr, Pongal will probably be celebrated from January 14, 2025 to January 17, 2025. Every of the 4 days has its significance. The identify Pongal is derived from the identify of a dish of the identical identify that’s made and eaten in the course of the competition. The dish, Pongal is a mixture of rice, milk and sugar.
The 4 days of Pongal are often known as Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Learn on to know extra about every of the 4 days of Pongal.
Bhogi Pongal
That is the primary day of Pongal and it is named Bhogi. On this present day, individuals clear their properties and throw away outdated belongings. This signifies a contemporary begin. Folks additionally put on new garments and adorn their properties.
Surya Pongal
That is the second day of Pongal and it is named Surya Pongal. The Solar God is worshipped on this present day. Folks make ornamental ground patterns known as kolam on the entrance of their properties. Each home cooks a pot of contemporary rice with milk at an auspicious time. That is additionally a very powerful day of the competition. When the milk boils over the pot, members of the family shout “Pongalo Pongal!” The Pongal is then provided to the Solar God first after which individuals eat it.
Maatu Pongal
That is the third day of Pongal and is known as Maatu Pongal. On this present day, individuals worship the cattle (Maatu). Cows are bathed after which adorned with beads, flowers garlands and bells.
Kaanum Pongal
That is the fourth and final day of Pongal and it is named Kaanum Pongal. On this present day, households come collectively to strengthen their ties. They sit collectively to eat a luxurious meal.
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