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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sending warm wishes on this special harvest festival. Have a blessed Pongal! May the blessings of Surya, the Sun God, bring light and positivity into your life. Wishing you a joyous Pongal filled ...

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 ...

Members of the Cabinet through their respective social media posts, took the opportunity to wish all Hindus and Tamils in the country a Happy Pongal festival today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri ...

The Pongal festival, celebrated on the first day of the Tamil calendar month of Thai today, is an expression of gratitude to the Sun God (Surya Bhagavan) for a bountiful harvest.

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 ...