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Pongal 2026 · Tamil Harvest Festival · Jan 14–17 · Pongalo Pongal!
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Thai Pongal — Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Main Day)
4-Day Festival: Bhogi Jan 14 · Thai Pongal Jan 15 · Mattu Jan 16 · Kaanum Jan 17

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🌾 Pongal 2026 — 4-Day Festival
Jan 14–17, 2026 · Tamil Nadu · Tamil diaspora Pan-India & globally
☀️ Sun begins Uttarayanam (northward journey) — Jan 14, 2026
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Day 1 · Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Bhogi Pongal
Spring cleaning · Discard old items · Light bonfires · Decorate with kolam
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Day 2 · Thu, Jan 15, 2026 — MAIN DAY
Thai Pongal (Surya Pongal) ✦
Cook sweet Pongal in clay pot until it boils over · Shout "Pongalo Pongal!" · Sun God worship · New harvest rice
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Day 3 · Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Mattu Pongal
Cattle worship · Cows and bulls decorated with garlands and bells · Thanksgiving for farming
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Day 4 · Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Kaanum Pongal
Family reunions · Outings · Beach visits · Sharing blessings · Festival concludes
About Pongal 2026

What is Pongal 2026? Dates, 4-Day Significance & Celebrations

Pongal 2026 is the Tamil harvest festival, celebrated over 4 days from Wednesday, January 14 to Saturday, January 17, 2026. The main day — Thai Pongal — is on Thursday, January 15, marking the first day of the Tamil month of Thai and the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayanam).

The word "Pongal" comes from Tamil meaning "to boil over" — symbolising abundance and prosperity. Families cook the traditional sweet Pongal dish (rice, milk, jaggery) outdoors in a clay pot until it boils over, shouting "Pongalo Pongal!" — a declaration of gratitude to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest.

Pongal is primarily celebrated by Tamil communities in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and the global Tamil diaspora. It coincides with Makar Sankranti (celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Bihu in Assam, and Pongal in Tamil Nadu).

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📅 Jan 14–17, 2026
🌞 Thai Pongal: Jan 15
🔥 Bhogi: Jan 14
🐄 Mattu Pongal: Jan 16
Tamil Harvest Festival
Also: Surya Pongal
Pongalo Pongal!
Also: Makar Sankranti
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Pongal Dish — "Pongalo Pongal!"
The iconic ritual: sweet Pongal (Chakkara Pongal) is cooked in a clay pot outdoors until it boils over. When it overflows, everyone shouts "Pongalo Pongal!" — symbolising abundance, prosperity and gratitude to the Sun God.
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Uttarayanam — Sun's Northward Journey
Thai Pongal (Jan 15) marks the Sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn (Makar Rashi) — the start of Uttarayanam. Hindus across India celebrate this auspicious solar transition in different ways: Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Bihu, Uttarayan.
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Mattu Pongal — Thanksgiving for Cattle
On January 16, cows and bulls are bathed, decorated with flowers, bells and paint, and worshipped with gratitude for their role in farming. Jallikattu (bull-taming) events are held in many Tamil Nadu villages on Mattu Pongal.
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Kolam — Rangoli of Tamil Nadu
During Pongal, Tamil women draw intricate rice-flour kolam patterns at doorsteps, symbolising prosperity and welcoming the Sun's blessings into the home. Kolam competitions are held in many neighbourhoods.
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Pongal 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

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When is Pongal 2026?
Pongal 2026 is a 4-day festival from Wednesday, January 14 to Saturday, January 17, 2026:

Day 1 — Bhogi Pongal (Jan 14, Wednesday): Spring cleaning, bonfires, discard old items, decorate with kolam.
Day 2 — Thai Pongal (Jan 15, Thursday): The main day — Sun God worship, cooking sweet Pongal until it boils over, shouting "Pongalo Pongal!"
Day 3 — Mattu Pongal (Jan 16, Friday): Cattle worship — cows and bulls are bathed, decorated and worshipped for their role in farming.
Day 4 — Kaanum Pongal (Jan 17, Saturday): Family reunions, outings, beach visits, social bonding. Festival concludes.
What is Thai Pongal and why is it the main day?
Thai Pongal (January 15, 2026) is the most important day of the 4-day Pongal festival. It marks:
• The first day of the Tamil month of Thai
• The Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makar Rashi) — called Uttarayanam — considered highly auspicious
• The worship of Surya Dev (Sun God) for blessing the harvest

The iconic ritual is cooking sweet Pongal (rice, milk, jaggery) in a clay pot outdoors until it boils over. When it overflows, everyone shouts "Pongalo Pongal!" — symbolising abundance, prosperity, and gratitude for the harvest.
How is Pongal related to Makar Sankranti?
Pongal and Makar Sankranti are the same solar event celebrated differently across India:
Tamil Nadu: Pongal (Jan 14–17) — 4-day harvest festival
North India (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan): Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) — kite flying, til-gur
Punjab/Haryana: Lohri (Jan 13) — bonfire festival
Gujarat: Uttarayan (Jan 14) — kite festival
Assam: Bhogali Bihu (Jan 14–15) — harvest bonfire
West Bengal: Poush Sankranti — sweet rice cakes
All celebrate the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayanam) and the harvest season.
How to say Happy Pongal in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada?
Tamil: பொங்கல் வாழ்த்துக்கள் · இனிய பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்
Universal Tamil chant: பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்! (Pongalo Pongal!)
Telugu: సంక్రాంతి శుభాకాంక్షలు (Sankranti Shubhakankshalu)
Kannada: ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
Hindi: मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं
English: Happy Pongal! Happy Makar Sankranti!
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