Pongal Festival 2023 ... The use of harsh words is strictly refrained by them. A ceremonial bath in the early morning is part of the ritual of penance. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva ...

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal ... On this day, worshippers rise early and perform a holy bath, signaling the start of the Tamil month of Thai. The day is packed with rituals ...