Pongal with all of its harvest celebration customs!!!

S Venkateshwari
Pongal with all of its harvest celebration customs!!! 


Pongal, also known as bhogi pongal, is a colorful and auspicious harvest festival that is widely observed throughout india and is especially significant in tamil Nadu. Every year, over the course of four days in january, which is Tai in the tamil solar calendar, pongal takes place. It begins on january 14 and ends on january 17 this year. The sun God, Lord surya, is the object of the event. It signifies the end of winter and the start of the harvest season since it ushers in Uttarayan and the Sun's entry into the Capricorn (Makar) zodiac. Although the event is known as pongal in tamil Nadu, it is also known as Magh bihu in Assam, Lohri in Punjab, and makar sankranti in the north of India. This thriving harvest celebration involves a lot of customs and rituals. To learn about them all, scroll down.

Pongal begins on january 14 and ends on january 17. On january 15, surya pongal occurs, on january 16 Mattu pongal occurs, on january 17 Kaanum pongal, and bhogi pongal occurs on the first day. pongal derives its name from the customary pongal food that is made during this celebration. This is a unique rice meal prepared with milk, jaggery, and recently gathered crops.

People build bonfires to commemorate bhogi pongal, a festival that represents the burning away of negativity and the beginning of new beginnings. In addition, they give their houses a thorough cleaning and adorn them with Kolam, lights, diyas, and flowers. A particular pongal meal is made with milk, jaggery, and newly harvested rice.

Lord surya is honored on surya pongal, the second day of Pongal. At dawn, devotees prepare pongal as an offering, thank the sun God for his blessings, and give prayers. Meanwhile, because cattle are revered in our culture, people worship them at Mattu Pongal. Cows are adorned by people with flower garlands, colorful beads, and bells. They present the cows with unique gifts as well. Last but not least, farmers are also honored on this day for their unceasing labor and assurance of a plentiful crop.

Families join together to celebrate the festivities and exchange love, laughter, and warmth on Kannam pongal, the final day of Pongal. In addition to visiting with family and exchanging gifts, people also play traditional games, dance to traditional music, and express thanks for nature's benefits.


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