The “Thai Pongal” is a very famous and biggest festival for South Indians. The meaning of Pongal is “Boiling”. On the good days of this festival, people Boil the Rice in Milk with Sugar until it emerges from the Matki. After the boiling process, devotees distributed Pongal Prasad in the village among everyone and then Offered that Prasad to God.
On the other hand, people get ready on the first day of Pongal, clean their houses in the early morning and then make a beautiful Rangoli with colorful powders at the entrance of the home. This is what the Pongal is all about.
Also, the celebration of “Thai Pongal” happened in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and many other places where people truly believe in Lord Vishnu.
The “Thai Pongal” festival will run from 14 January 2025 (Tuesday) to 17 January 2025 (Friday) at Sri Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam with the hoisting of the holy flag in Tamil Nadu which usually coincides with the entry of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn its called as Makar Sankranti.
Pongal Holidays in 2025
Here is a list of the holidays because of the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu is given below.
| Festivals | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bhogi Festival | 13 January 2025 | Monday |
| Makar Sankranti | 14 January 2025 | Tuesday |
| Surya Pongal | 14 January 2025 | Tuesday |
| Mattu Pongal | 16 January 2025 | Thursday |
| Kaanum Pongal | 17 January 2025 | Friday |
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