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Pongal began on January 14 and will end on January 17. The second day of Pongal is the most important day of the four-day festival and is known as Surya Pongal. Here's what you know need to know ...
Part 1: Sweet vs. Savoury Pongal. Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal) Ingredients: Rice, moong dal (split yellow lentils), jaggery, ghee, cardamom, cashews, and raisins.. Preparation: Rice and roasted ...
T he 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 ...
Surya Pongal, or Thai Pongal, is the second day of the Pongal festival, dedicated to honouring the Sun God Surya. Celebrated with rituals, a holy bath, and communal gatherings, this day marks the ...
During Pongal, falling on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai, one should seek the blessings of elders, ... Pongal: salutations to Surya Published - January 15, 2024 05:49 am IST .
The rituals of Pongal begin with Bhogi Pongal on the first day, dedicated to Lord Indra, when homes are cleaned, and bonfires are lit to symbolize purity and prosperity. On the second day, known as ...
Pongal will be celebrated from January 14, 2025 to January 17, 2025. Each of the four days has its significance. Read on to know more about each of the four days of Pongal and how its celebrated.
Happy Pongal! May Lord Surya shine his divine blessings on your home. Wish you and your family a Happy Pongal! Happy Pongal: May you have a bright and shining year ahead!
The second day of Pongal - Surya Pongal - is dedicated to Lord Surya. Devotees offer prayers at sunrise, express gratitude for the Sun God's blessings, and prepare Pongal as an offering.
The festival is celebrated for four days with Bhogi, Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, observed on consecutive days. The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi.
Date: For this year: Pongal will be celebrated from January 15 to January 18. The four-day festival consists of Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kanum Pongal.
Thai Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamil people at the end of the harvest season. ... The second day is Perum, also known as Surya Pongal, and is the most important day of Pongal.