Pongal is the most important harvest festival in Tamil Nadu and is dedicated to Sun God. It derives its name from the special sweet dish that is prepared on this day to be offered to the God of worship.

Pongal coincides with the festival of Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated throughout India. Pongal is celebrated in the Tamil calendar month of Thai.

Pongal is a four-day long festival that commences on the last day of the month of Margazhi and ends on the third day of Thai.

Pongal 2022 Dates

Bhogi: January 13, Thursday.

Pongal: January 14, Friday.

Mattu Pongal: January 15, Saturday.

Kaanum Pongal: January 16, Sunday.