Pongal 2026
Hindu ยท Tamil Nadu
Tamil harvest festival โ 4-day celebration
About Pongal
Pongal is Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival, celebrated over four days. The centrepiece is boiling new rice in milk until it overflows (Pongal overflow = good omen), and the sun, cattle, and family are honoured.
Traditions & Customs
- Boiling Pongal rice
- Cow decoration (Mattu Pongal)
- Kolam (floor art)
- Sugarcane
- Jallikattu (bull-taming)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pongal in 2027?
Thursday, 14 January 2027 In India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30), the holiday begins at midnight (12:00 AM IST) on this date.
What is Pongal?
Pongal is Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival, celebrated over four days. The centrepiece is boiling new rice in milk until it overflows (Pongal overflow = good omen), and the sun, cattle, and family are honoured.
Is Pongal a public holiday in India?
Pongal is a gazetted holiday in states where the Hindu community is prominent.
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