The Tamil festival of Pongal coincides with Makar Sankranti, and celebrates Surya. It is a four-day festival in South India: Day 1: Bhogi Pandigai; Day 2: Thai Pongal; Day 3: Maattu Pongal; Day 4: Kaanum Pongal; The festival is celebrated four days from the last day of the Tamil month Margazhi to the third day of the Tamil month Thai (Pausha ...

Jan 15, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.

Jan 4, 2025 · This season is highlighted by three important festivals: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal, each with its unique set of customs, rituals, and cultural significance. Let's take a look at how these holidays differ while yet having the same thread of gratitude and joy.

Sadhguru explains the significance of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, that occurs between Jan 14th and Jan 17th. It signifies re-consecrating the house for the new year, using certain materials, like mango leaves, and the first cut of the paddy leaves.

Jan 13, 2021 · In the northwestern state of Punjab it is called Lohri. In other parts of northern and central India it is known as Makar Sankranti. And in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it’s referred to as Pongal. Download our explainer on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal.

Thai Pongal is observed on the first day of the Tamil calendar month of Thai and usually falls on 14 or 15 January in the Gregorian calendar. It is dedicated to the solar deity Surya and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the Hindu observance celebrated under various regional names across the Indian subcontinent.

Jan 9, 2025 · Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated by several states of India around mid-January. Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal at the same time while Punjab celebrates Lohri at this time. While this is when all the different states celebrate their harvest festivals, true to India’s diverse traditions, each one has its own customs and practices.

Jan 11, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include various rituals and traditional dishes. Makar Sankranti involves prayers and charity, Lohri features bonfires and dances, and Pongal centers on gratitude to the Sun God with specific rituals.

Jan 19, 2025 · In Tamil Nadu state Makar Sankranti is called Pongal (“Full and Overflowing”). It is celebrated by heating a mixture of rice, sugar, and other ingredients in a pot until it boils over. In Kerala state, devotees of the god Ayyappan observe Makaravilakku with a pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple.

Jan 15, 2024 · Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, is a Hindu festival celebrated annually on January 14 (or January 15 in a leap year). It signifies the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara), marking the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days.