Pongal — म्हत्व
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated over four days. The main day honours the Sun God and the boiling over of the Pongal dish, symbolizing abundance.
Pongal — म्हत्व
According to tradition, Pongal marks the end of the winter solstice and the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana). The festival is linked to the legend of Lord Shiva sending his bull Nandi to earth with the message to bathe and eat once a month; Nandi mistakenly said daily, leading to the need for abundant harvest.
Pongal — पुजा विधी
- At dawn, draw Kolam (rangoli) at the entrance with rice flour.
- Boil milk and rice in a clay pot (Pongal) at sunrise until it overflows—symbol of prosperity.
- Offer the Pongal to the Sun God along with sugarcane, turmeric, and flowers.
- Worship cattle (Maattu Pongal on the second day); visit temples and exchange greetings.
Pongal — मंत्र
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Pongal — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Ven Pongal
- ●Sakkarai Pongal
- ●Medu Vada
- ●Sambar
- ●Coconut chutney
Pongal — हेर नांवां
Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)
Four-day festival, Kolam, Pongal pot
Sri Lanka (Tamil)(பொங்கல்)
Same as Tamil Nadu
Pongal — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Draw Kolam at dawn
- ✓Boil Pongal at sunrise
- ✓Offer to Sun
- ✓Honour cattle
करनासचें
- ✗Do not skip the overflow ritual
- ✗Avoid wasting rice
- ✗Do not disrespect the harvest
Pongal — FAQ
- Pongal म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated over four days.
- Pongal 2027 केन्ना?
- 2027 वर्सा Pongal 2027 M01 15, Fri दिसा येता.
- Pongal पुजा विधी कितें?
- At dawn, draw Kolam (rangoli) at the entrance with rice flour.; Boil milk and rice in a clay pot (Pongal) at sunrise until it overflows—symbol of prosperity.; Offer the Pongal to the Sun God along with sugarcane, turmeric, and flowers.; Worship cattle (Maattu Pongal on the second day); visit temples and exchange greetings.
- Pongal दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada, Sambar, Coconut chutney
- Pongal दिसा कितें करचें?
- Draw Kolam at dawn; Boil Pongal at sunrise; Offer to Sun
- Pongal दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not skip the overflow ritual; Avoid wasting rice; Do not disrespect the harvest
- Pongal दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Pongal Suryaक समर्पित.
Upcoming Pongal Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Pongal is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M01 15 | Fri | 11:17 am | — |