Happy Pongal

Pongal - the festival of harvest - is a special time for all Tamils around the world. It is a time to celebrate the new year, to give thanks for the harvest, and to pray for a prosperous year ahead.

Pongal is a four-day festival that is celebrated in the month of January or February, depending on the lunar calendar. The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi, and it is a day to clean the house and get rid of all the old and unwanted things. The second day of Pongal is called Pongal, and it is the main day of the festival. On this day, people cook a special dish called pongal, which is made from rice, lentils, and milk. The third day of Pongal is called Mattu Pongal, and it is a day to celebrate the cows and buffaloes that help us with the harvest. The fourth and final day of Pongal is called Kaanum Pongal, and it is a day to visit friends and family and exchange gifts.