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    Pongal (festival) - Wikipedia

    • Pongal , also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the Tamil calendar month of Thai and usually falls on 14 or 15 January in the Gregorian calendar. It is dedicated to the solar deity Surya and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the Hindu observance celebrated under various regional names across … See more

    Etymology

    Thai Pongal is a combination of two Tamil language words: Thai (Tamil: 'தை') referring to the tenth month of the See more

    History

    The principal theme of Pongal is thanking the Sun god Surya, the forces of nature, and the farm animals and people who support agriculture. The festival is mentioned in an inscription found at the Veeraragh… See more

    Observance and traditions

    Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the Tamil calendar month of Thai and usually falls on 14 or 15 January as per the Gregorian calendar and hence is also referred to … See more

    Geography

    Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India. It is also a major Tamil festival in Sri Lanka. It is observed by the Tamil diaspora worldwide, … See more

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