2025 : Pongal is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in South India

Pongal 2025: Pongal is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. It coincides with Makar Sankranti and marks the advent of the harvest season. On this day, people worship cows and bulls, adorning them with colorful decorations. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and celebrates the joy of a bountiful harvest with grandeur and enthusiasm 

Pongal 2025 Date:

This year, Pongal will be celebrated on January 15, 2025. It marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year and is observed over four days. The final day, known as Mattu Pongal, is dedicated to worshiping livestock, symbolizing gratitude towards animals that support agriculture.

Why Is Pongal Celebrated?

Pongal, akin to Makar Sankranti in North India, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, is a festival devoted to prosperity and agricultural abundance. It honors nature's elements like sunlight, rain, and crops. Farmers express their gratitude by performing rituals associated with nature. Pongal brings families together, fostering love and harmony.

How Is Pongal Celebrated?

Pongal primarily involves the worship of the Sun God.

• On the first day, people take an early morning bath and wear new clothes.
• Special Pongal delicacies are prepared using fresh rice, milk, jaggery, and cashews in new earthen pots. These offerings are then dedicated to the Sun God.
• Farmers bathe and decorate their bulls and cows, expressing their appreciation for their role in agriculture.
• Old and unused items in homes are burned, symbolizing a fresh start, while new items are brought in