Pongal

January 15 - FRIDAY

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Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)

"A vibrant Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God for agricultural abundance."

A four-day Tamil harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God, celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states.

Traditions:

Cooking the traditional sweet dish 'Pongal' in new clay pots until it overflows
Decorating homes with colorful kolam (rangoli) designs using rice flour
Celebrating Mattu Pongal by decorating and honoring cattle with bells and garlands

The word 'Pongal' means 'to boil over' symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

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