Families gather to have a sumptuous meal together. Share your feedback with us here! Back to IHC Pongal Get Started. What is Pongal? Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai , which is considered an auspicious month.
It usually falls on the 14 th or 15 th of January each year. Pongal is also the name of the dish made and eaten during this festival. It is a mixture of sweet boiled rice.
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Pulli Kolam Pulli kolam is most commonly drawn during Pongal. Sun The Sun is worshipped as the source of life, as it allows for the growth of good harvest that provides food for humans. Thoranam Thoranam is a hanging decoration traditionally used by the Tamil community. Why is Pongal celebrated? But Basava Bull announced that eat daily and have an oil bath once a month. This makes Lord Shiva furious and he cursed the Basava Bull to live on the Earth forever and said that Basava Bull has to plough the fields and help people produce more food.
Hence, people after harvesting celebrate this festival with crops and cattle. Importance of the Pongal. It is basically a harvesting festival or it can be considered as the 'thanksgiving' festival' because this festival is celebrated to thank the Sun God and Lord Indra for helping farmers in getting better-yielding crops. During the festival, people reject old belongings and welcome new stuff. Significance of the Pongal. As we know that India is an agricultural country and the majority of the festivals are inclined towards nature.
Just like another festival, the Pongal is referred to as Uttarayan Punyakalam which bears special significance in Hindu mythology and is considered extremely auspicious. Important Days and Dates in January Are you worried or stressed? Click here for Expert Advice. Comment 0. Post Comment. Disclaimer: Comments will be moderated by Jagranjosh editorial team. That is why even the first mention of the Pongal dish is dated back to the same era. It also marks the day when people get rid of their old possessions and celebrate new things.
Houses are cleaned and painted. Prayers are offered to Lord Indira - thanking and hoping for rains in the year ahead. During the Covid outbreak, the Pongal celebrations have taken an online turn and people are celebrating on video calls with their families. Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter. Pongal is celebrated with a lot of zeal in various parts of India, especially, Tamil Nadu and this year, it is being celebrated on January Here's all you need to know about the history, significance and celebrations of Pongal in India.
Share Via. By hindustantimes. Date: This year, Pongal is being celebrated on January 14, History, Significance and Celebrations: Pongal is mostly celebrated at the beginning of the Tai month according to the Tamil solar calendar, which generally falls on January
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