Pongal
January 14 - SUNDAY
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
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Fun Fact:
The word 'Pongal' means 'to boil over' symbolizing abundance and prosperity.