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History of Pongal Pongal is actually celebrated for four days, beginning on the last day of the ninth month of the Tamil calendar, which is called ‘Margazhi,’ so the festival day is, in fact, the second day of the observance. The third day of the tenth month of ‘Thai’ is, therefore, the fourth and last day of the festival. This is why it is also called ‘Thai Pongal.’ There are many stories associated with the origin of Pongal in Hindu mythology. One such involves Lord Krishna in his first hometown of Gokula, the “place of cows.” Krishna wanted to teach Indra, the rain god, a lesson in humility. It was the day of Indramaha, the day the villagers worshipped Indra. Krishna suggested that the villagers worship a hillock, Govardhana, and the cows and bulls of the village that provide them with their livelihood. Indra flooded the village out of rage after witnessing the villagers’ actions. Krishna lifted the entire hill of Govardhana on his little finger and held it up like an umbrella against the rain. When Indra realized the divine form of Vishnu in Krishna, he was repentant and accepted the new form of worship ordained by Krishna. Another story involves Lord Shiva and his bull, Nandi. Shiva asked Nandi to descend to Earth and tell the people to eat only once a month and have an oil bath every day. Nandi got the message wrong, or decided to invert the message, asking people to eat every day and have an oil bath once every month. Shiva was so angered upon hearing this that he a...

Pongal 2022 Date, History, Importance and Significance: Pongal is one of India’s most popular festivals, which is widely celebrated by the Tamil community across the globe. Celebrated in the Tai month of the Tamil solar calendar, the multi-day festival is one of the biggest harvest festivals, along with Makar Sankranti. The four-day event, dedicated to the Sun God, marks the beginning of Uttarayan, the sun’s journey northward. Date This year, Pongal will be observed from January 14-17, 2022, according to the Gregorian calendar. The first day is celebrated as Thai Pongal. This festival is named after the traditional sweet dish Pongal (“boiling over”) made with rice boiled in milk with jaggery. It is first offered to the gods and goddesses and then enjoyed by the family. The the origin of the Pongal dish can be traced back to the Chola period; it appears in a lot of texts and inscriptions. History It is believed that Lord Shiva once sent his bull, Basava, to the world to remind people that they should eat once a month, get an oil massage, and bathe every day. Basava made the mistake of recommending that everyone take an oil bath once a day and eat every day. Lord Shiva became so upset that he banished Basava to Earth for all eternity in order to help the inhabitants of Earth produce more food. This is thought to be the reason behind cattle’s presence on Earth. ALSO READ | In the other story, according to mythology, Lord Krishna recognised Lord Indra’s arrogance and asked the...

The first value which is underline in Indian culture is the faith in God and his supreme powers. In Indian mythology, it is believed that the life of man has to be laid under the very eye of God. God is blessing us in each and every moment. So every celebration becomes an auspicious day for Indians, when people thank God for his blessings. Festivals are the key stone of the arch of Indian social life. They have been the foundation of the Hindu society through the ages. They are the celebration of life and bring peace and joy to the masses. They add values and sentiments in the society. Gather together under one roof brings human bonding among the people. Thus, traditions, festivals and customs, these are the mental chains that binding our nation. India is mainly an agricultural country. There are many festivals which are dedicated to harvest and to Mother Nature. Pongal is one of them. Pongal is a harvest festival, it is a special occasion for giving thanks to nature for giving us grains. It holds a special significance for the farmers. It is a most popular Hindu festival, celebrated all over the India by its different names. In south, it is known as Pongal, MakerSankranti in entire north, Lohri in Punjab,Bhogali Bihu in Assam and Bhogi in Andhra Pradesh. This four day long harvest festival "Pongal" is mainly celebrated by the Tamil people in Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Union Territory of Puducherry and Shri lanka. The harvest festival Pongal, falls around 14th of Janu...

Pongal 2022: Pongal, the four-day Pongal will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from January 14-17 this year.(Pinterest) Pongal significance and celebrations The celebrations begin on the first day with Bhogi Pongal as fresh harvest of rice, sugarcane, turmeric is brought from the fields. Old and useless domestic articles are discarded and are burnt along with cow dungs as part of the ritual of Bhogi Mantalu which also signifies new beginnings. The second day of the festival, also known as Surya Pongal or Thai Pongal, is dedicated to the Sun God and is also the first day of the Tamil month Thai. On this day women wake up early in the morning, clean their houses and decorate homes with beautiful kolam designs. On this day, the freshly harvested rice is boiled in pots along with milk and jaggery till they overflow and spill. The ceremony captures the essence of the word Pongal which means to boil or overflow. The Sun God is offered this dessert before it's served to the family members on banana leaves. ALSO READ: Happy Pongal 2022: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with loved ones on Pongal The third day of Pongal is called Mattu Pongal where Lord Ganesha and Parvati are worshipped and Pongal is offered to them. The word mattu means bull and on this day, cattle are bathed, their horns are painted and covered with shining metal caps. They are also decorated with flower garlands and bells. The fourth and final day of Pongal is called Kaanum Pongal which is...

Pongal 2021: Pongal is celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu and different parts of India and the world. People across Southern India is all set to celebrate the first grand festival of the year as Pongal marks the beginning of Uttarayan- the sun’s northward journey for a six-month period. Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival. Date and time of Pongal 2021: The festival is a four-day affair, which starts on January 14 and continues till January 17. It is regarded as one of the most regarded festivals for the Tamilians. This festival is dedicated to Hindu Sun God, this day coincides with Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival. Thai Pongal is followed by Mattu Pongal, and then Kaanum Pongal. A day before Thai Pongal, people celebrate Bogi Pandigai. How to Celebrate Pongal On this occasion, Tamilians decorate their houses with mango, banana leaves, and colourful patterns made up of rice flour. Further, the dishes are been served in the traditional way by using banana leaves. It is also believed that the auspicious month is a traditional month for weddings as the end of the harvest season is associated with an abundance of food. History of Pongal festival The history of this festival started in the Sangam age i.e. 200 BC to 300 AD. Although, Pongal originated as a Dravidian Harvest festival and has a mention in Sanskrit Puranas, historians identify the festival with the Thai Un and Thai Niradal which are believed to have been ...

Pongal (Tamil:பொங்கல், Telugu:పొంగల్, Malayalam:തൈപ്പൊങ്കൽ) or Thai Pongal is celebrated as the most important harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. It commemorates the blessings of the Sun God that leads to a good harvest and prosperity in life. It derives its name from the special sweet dish that is prepared on this day to be offered to the God of worship. Pongal coincides with the festival of Pongal 2024 is on January 15, Monday 6 months and 29 days to go for the event Story behind Pongal The most famous story behind Pongal is that of Lord Krishna in Gokula. Lord Indra, the God of rains flooded Gokula out of rage. Lord Krishna saved the people of the village by lifting the huge Govardhana Mountain on his little finger. Finally Lord Indra seeked forgiveness and redeemed prosperity to the people of Gokula. Another story is of Nandi, the famous bull of Lord Shiva. Once the deity asked Nandi to go on earth and preach the message that people on earth should eat only once a month and have a bath everyday. But Nandi did just the opposite. He spread the message that 'humans should eat everyday and take a bath only once a month'. This left Lord Shiva enraged and he ordered Nandi to remain on Earth and help humans in reaping a harvest so that they could have enough food for them to be consumed everyday. Women busy making sweet pongal during a programme organised to celebrate Pongal 4 Day Rituals of Pongal 2023 The Pongal is a four day festival. The celebrations start on the first day a...