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.
Feasting is an integral part of Pongal, with sumptuous meals comprising a variety of dishes like sambar, vada, payasam, and the essential Pongal delicacy served to friends, family, and neighbors. Pongal 2024 Date, Shubh Muhurat & Significance: Full Calendar, Rituals and Traditions; Everything To Know About the Harvest Festival.