Pongal — महत्त्वम्
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 — महत्त्वम्
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 — पूजाविधिः
- 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 — मन्त्राः
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Pongal — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Ven Pongal
- ●Sakkarai Pongal
- ●Medu Vada
- ●Sambar
- ●Coconut chutney
Pongal — अन्यनामानि
Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)
Four-day festival, Kolam, Pongal pot
Sri Lanka (Tamil)(பொங்கல்)
Same as Tamil Nadu
Pongal — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Draw Kolam at dawn
- ✓Boil Pongal at sunrise
- ✓Offer to Sun
- ✓Honour cattle
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not skip the overflow ritual
- ✗Avoid wasting rice
- ✗Do not disrespect the harvest
Pongal — FAQ
- Pongal किम् अस्ति?
- Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated over four days.
- Pongal 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे Pongal Friday, January 15, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Pongal पूजाविधिः का?
- 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 दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada, Sambar, Coconut chutney
- Pongal दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Draw Kolam at dawn; Boil Pongal at sunrise; Offer to Sun
- Pongal दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not skip the overflow ritual; Avoid wasting rice; Do not disrespect the harvest
- Pongal दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Pongal Surya देवाय समर्पितम्।
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | Friday | 11:17 am | — |