Happy Pongal 2022
Just like in North India people celebrate the Hindu harvest festival Makar Sankranti, similarly, people in South India celebrate Pongal. The literal meaning of Pongal is spilling over or boiling. Along with this, Pongal is also named out of a sweet dish. It is made of rice, jaggery and milk. It is observed at the start of the month Tai according to Tamil solar calendar, which is January 14 (Friday) this year. Celebrated with great pomp and show especially in Tamil Nadu, the festivities take place for 4 days, during which people offer prayers and gratitude to the Lord Sun for a good harvest. Pongal marks the beginning of Uttarayan, the sun’s northward journey for the next six months.
The first day of Pongal is celebrated as Bhogi Pongal, the second day as Thai Pongal, the third day as Mattu Pongal, and the fourth day as Kannum Pongal. This time make the festival special for your family, friends, and relatives by sending them pictures, wishes and messages during Pongal 2022.
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