Pongala is a harvest festival of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The name 'Pongala' means 'to boil over' and refers to the ritualistic offering of porridge made of rice, sweet brown molasses, coconut gratings, nuts and raisins.

Pongal (IPA: / ˈθaɪˈpoʊŋʌl /) is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. The festival is celebrated over three or four days with Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, beginning on the last day of the Tamil calendar month of Margazhi, and observed on consecutive days.

Pongal – A Series Of Celebrations Rolled Into One Festival. Signifying the rural traditions, Pongal is the most important festival of Kerala. Encompassing different aspects of life such as harvest, cleanliness, feast, plants, animals and relationship bonds, Pongal is the time to make merry.

Attukal Pongala is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala. On the ninth day there is a huge gathering of millions of women on the temple surroundings.

Jan 11, 2025 · Pongal, Tamil Nadu's cherished harvest festival, is a vibrant four-day-long celebration of gratitude, abundance, and togetherness. Each day brings its own unique rituals and customs, from honoring Surya, the Sun God with sweet Pongal to celebrating cattle as the symbols of Prosperity.

Jan 11, 2025 · Pongal, one of the most significant harvest festivals in Tamil Nadu is observed for four days and honors nature, agricultural fields, and community spirit through rituals, feasts, and gratitude.

Jan 14, 2025 · Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi Pongal for renewal, Thai Pongal with offerings to the Sun God, Mattu Pongal for worshipping farm animals, and Kaanum Pongal for social gatherings.

Jan 6, 2025 · Pongal (Tamil:பொங்கல், Telugu:పొంగల్, Malayalam:പൊങ്കൽ) or Thai Pongal is celebrated as the most important harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. It commemorates the blessings of the Sun God that leads to a good harvest and prosperity in life.

Jun 10, 2023 · What is Pongal known in Kerala? What is South India famous for? When is the best time to visit south India? Why is the Pongal festival celebrated? The word ‘Pongal’ means ‘to boil’ in Tamil. Pongal is a harvest festival. So, this festival has great significance to the farmers.

Pongal Festival is important Festival of Kerala. Pongal celebrations is complete with Pongal food, sweet dishes and Pongal decorations, it is called thanksgiving Festival.