The first day of the Pongal is known as Bhogi. It marks the end of the Tamil month Margazhi and initiates a fresh start. It is celebrated in honour of Lord Indra. People on this day dispose off their old belongings and celebrate with new clothes and decorate their houses.
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu in honour of the Sun god. There are four days of celebrations as a token of gratitude from the farmers for blessing them with high yields. These are:
- Bhogi Pongal
- Thai Pongal
- Mattu Pongal
- Kaanum Pongal
The word ‘Pongal’ in Tamil Nadu means “to boil” or overflow. They prepare an authentic dish with rice, milk and jaggery from the harvest.
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