The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as Thai Pongal, holds the greatest importance among the festivities. This day is set aside for the veneration of the Sun God ...

Pongal is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu, celebrated by the Tamil community to honour the Sun, Mother Nature, and the farm animals that help in harvesting. This vibrant festival ...

The second of the four-day Pongal festivities – known as Surya Pongal or Thai Pongal – is said to be an important day during the harvest festival. As is common to most South Indian traditions ...

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural ...

The festival begins by offering prayers to Sun God or Surya Narayana followed by the preparation of a special Pongal dish on the day of ‘Thai Pongal’. Happy Pongal (Image credits : Pongal ) As ...

The festival is mainly celebrated by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Lord Surya. Pongal is a four-day-long festival. However, the festival is celebrated for a day or two in metro ...

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Indian communities around the world, including Malaysia. This celebration signifies appreciation to the sun (Surya) and earth (Bhoomi) gods for a bountiful ...

Malaysian Hindus will celebrate Pongal, the harvest festival, on Tuesday (Jan 14), a tradition that expresses gratitude for a bountiful harvest while seeking blessings for prosperity. Hindu Sangam ...

Extending her greetings, the President wished for happiness and prosperity in the life of every person on these holy festivals. President Murmu stated that these festivals are a symbol of our rich ...