Pongal 2015 date - Thai Pongal in 2015

Thai Pongal is one of the most important Tamil festivals and is observed in the Tamil Month Thai. Thai Pongal 2015 date is January 15. Pongal takes its name from the famous traditional Tamilian food of the same name and is dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God.

Thai Pongal is an ancient Tamil festival and its roots can be traced back to the Sangam Period (200 B.C.). The festival is also referred as Makar Sankaranthi and is observed on the first day of the Tamil month Thai. It is the auspicious day when the Sun enters the Makara Rasi and heralds the arrival of the spring.

Thai Pongal is a four day festival. The first day is Bhogi Pongal, it is observed on the last day of the Margazhi month. The second day is Pongal or Thai Pongal or Perum Pongal and is the most important day. The third day is Mattu Pongal. The fourth and final day of celebration is Kaanum Pongal.
Pongal is also essentially an agrarian festival. On the day, people worship the Sun God (Lord Surya or Suryan). Beautiful kolams (rangolis) are drawn in front of homes. Various farm products including sugarcane are displayed on plantain leaves. Offerings are made to Lord Surya, Ganesha and other gods.

The most important event on the day is the cooking of Pongal dish, which is done during the auspicious moment when the Thai month begins. The Pongal is prepared in a fresh earthen vessel, which is adorned with flowers, turmeric leaves and roots.

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