Pongal (festival)
Tamil Hindu harvest festival
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Pongal, also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil solar calendar and usually falls on 14 or 15 January. It is dedicated to the Surya, the Sun God and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival under many regional names celebrated throughout India. The festival is celebrated over three or four days with Bhogi, Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal, observed on consecutive days.
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Jallikattu row: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on pleas against traditional bull-taming sport todayJallikattu is a bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival.DNA - Published | |
Pongal Holidays 2023: Schools in Tamil Nadu to remain closed for 4-day Pongal celebrationsPongal is a holiday observed in Tamil Nadu from January 15 to January 18. After the celebration, schools are scheduled to reopen on January 19.DNA - Published | |
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