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Pongal
Pongal
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu to thank the Sun God, nature, and farm animals for a successful harvest.
Date14 Jan 2026
Duration4 days
MuhuratTo be announced
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Meaning and celebration
About Pongal
Pongal is one of the most important festivals of South India. Farmers express gratitude to the Sun God, nature, cattle, and agricultural traditions for a successful harvest season. Families prepare the traditional Pongal dish, decorate their homes, and celebrate with cultural events and prayers.
CategoryHarvest Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeHarvest Festival
Observed inTamil Nadu, India
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
January142026
Wednesday
14 January 2026, Wednesday
Muhurat will be updated when publishedHoliday
Four-day festival
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When is Pongal?+
Pongal is observed on 14 January 2026, Wednesday.
Why is Pongal celebrated?+
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu to thank the Sun God, nature, and farm animals for a successful harvest.
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