Thai Pongal: A Sacred Celebration of Gratitude to Nature and the Sun God
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Pongal
🗓 Thursday, 14 January 2027🙏 Surya
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated primarily by the Tamil community to express gratitude to nature for a bountiful crop. It involves the ritualistic boiling of newly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a clay pot to symbolize abundance and prosperity.
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Pongal quick facts
- Date (2027)
- 14 Jan 2027
- Day
- Thursday
- Hindu month
- January
- Deity
- Surya
Significance of Pongal
The festival celebrates the Sun God for providing life-sustaining energy and honors the cattle that assist in agricultural labor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pongal in 2027?▾
In 2027, Pongal is observed on Thursday, 14 January 2027. The date follows the Hindu lunar calendar (panchang) and can vary slightly by region and tradition.
Which deity is worshipped on Pongal?▾
Pongal is dedicated to Surya.
What is the significance of Pongal?▾
The festival celebrates the Sun God for providing life-sustaining energy and honors the cattle that assist in agricultural labor.