In 2025, Pongal will commence on Thursday, January 14, and conclude on Sunday, January 17. The festival follows the Tamil solar calendar, beginning on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai. Pongal ...

In 2025, Pongal will begin on Thursday, January 14 and conclude on January 17. The festival aligns with the Tamil solar calendar and starts on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai.

Marking the Tamil month of Thai, it honours the Sun God and features four days of unique ritualsBhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.

The historic Jallikattu festival in Madurai, Tamil Nadu began with strict regulations, featuring 1,100 bulls and 900 tamers. Events at Palamedu and Alanganallur are next. Registration via official ...

With many families yet to collect the Pongal gift hampers, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that eligible ration card ...

January has a total of 13 bank holidays, which includes public holidays, regional holidays, and regular closures ...

Kaanum Pongal marks the end of the Pongal celebrations. The word ‘kaanum’ in Tamil means ‘to visit’ and so on the day of Kaanum Pongal families hold reunions. There is also a tradition of presenting ...

On Pongal Day 2025, January 15, the vibrant festivities began at Auroville marking the start of a three-day celebration of the Tamil harvest festival.