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Pongal is a popular festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that marks the beginning of the sun’s journey towards the northern hemisphere, signaling the end of the winter solstice and the start of longer days. The word “Pongal” means “to boil” in Tamil, and the festival is named after the traditional dish that is prepared to celebrate the occasion. Pongal is celebrated over a period of four days, with each day having its own significance. The first day, Bhogi Pongal, is a day of purification and renewal. Houses are cleaned and decorated, and old items are burned in a bonfire to symbolize the destruction of negative energies. The second day, Surya Pongal, is dedicated to the sun god, Surya. On this day, people prepare sweet rice dishes and offer them to the sun as a way of thanking the deity for providing warmth and light. The third day, Mattu Pongal, is a day for honoring cattle, which are seen as symbols of prosperity and fertility. Cows and bulls are decorated with garlands and painted with bright colors, and special prayers are offered to them. The fourth and final day of Pongal, Kannum Pongal, is a day of family gatherings and celebrations. People visit relatives and friends, exchange gifts, and participate in various cultural activities such as folk dances and sports. Pongal is a time for joy, gratitude, and togetherness. It is a celebration of the abundance of the harvest season and a recognition of the many blessings tha...

Image Source : FREEPIK Happy Pongal 2023 Wishes Happy Pongal 2023: Celebrations will be spread all over India as the festivals of harvest arrive. As people in North India celebrate the harvest festival Makar Sankranti, people in South India celebrate Pongal. The literal translation of Pongal is spilling over or boiling. Not just that, it is also the name of a sweet dish. It is made of rice, jaggery and milk. According to the Tamil solar calendar, the festival of Pongal is celebrated at the start of the month Tai. This year is falls on January 15. Celebrated with great pomp and show especially in Tamil Nadu, Pongal is a four days long festival, during which people offer prayers and gratitude to the Lord Sun for a good harvest. Pongal marks the beginning of Uttarayana, the sun’s northward journey for the next six months. The first day of Pongal is celebrated as Bhogi Pongal, the second day as Thai Pongal, the third day as Mattu Pongal, and the fourth day as Kannum Pongal. This time make the festival special for your family, friends, and relatives by sending them pictures, wishes and messages during Pongal 2022. Happy Pongal 2023: Wishes, Quotes and Greetings Let us thank Sun and all the plants for showering their blessings on us. Let us thank all the creatures for making our lives better. Sendin Pongal wishes to you and your family. May the heavenly taste of Ven Pongal and the sweetness of Chakkarai Pongal bring happiness aplenty and goodness to your life. Happy Pongal. May ...

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