Quick Information
Month
January
Duration
4 Days
Calendar
Harvest
Deity
Surya
About Pongal
Pongal (पोंगल) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Tamil harvest festival.
This festival is dedicated to Surya and follows the Harvest calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 4 days, typically in January.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Pongal puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Pongal include:
Boiling rice
Decorating cattle
Kolam patterns
How to Celebrate
- Boiling rice: An important tradition during Pongal celebrations.
- Decorating cattle: An important tradition during Pongal celebrations.
- Kolam patterns: An important tradition during Pongal celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Pongal is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Pongal holds special importance:
- Associated with Surya's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring prosperity and health
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