Pongal is a popular harvest festival in South India, particularly Tamil Nadu. Named after a sweet rice dish, Pongal starts on January 14 of each year. The celebration lasts for three days. On the first day, Pongal is offered to Bhogi or Indran (the rain gods) for providing rain for the harvest. On the second day, pongal is offered to the Sun God. On the third day, the family's cattle (mattu) is cleaned and dressed up with flowers, bells, and color powder. This is the day to honor the cattle's hard work for plowing the fields.
"WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY PONGAL & MAGARA SHANKRANTHI"
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