This year, Pongal celebrations will begin on January 15. Pongal is celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha, as per Hindu Calendar.
The festival is named after the ceremonial ‘Pongal’, which means ‘to boil, overflow’ and refers to the traditional dish prepared from the new harvest of rice boiled in milk with jaggery offered to Surya. When Is Pongal 2024? Know Date and Significance of the Popular Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu.
Pongal 2024: Bhogi Pongal marks the beginning to 4-day long festivities. Here are some wishes and quotes to share with your loved ones on this occasion.