As per the Tamil calendar, Pongal is observed in the month of Thai. It is a four-day festival that begins on the last day of Margazhi month and ends on the third day of Thai. According to the Gregorian Calendar, this year Pongal will be observed from 15 to 18 January 2023.
Bhogi Pongal is the name given to the first day of Pongal when people make Kolams in front of their homes and light bonfires in the evening. There is a tradition to burn off their old clothes and other items in the fire. People also make cakes made of cow dung and adorn their homes with lights and flowers.
Pongal, a sweet dish made with rice, lentils, and milk, is prepared on the second day of the festival, which is known as Thai Pongal. The Pongal is first offered to Lord Surya, and people pray to Him to bless the earth with prosperity and positivity.
Mattu Pongal is celebrated on day three, and on this day people bathe their cows and oxen in honor of the harvest. Once complete, they are adorned with jingle bells, flower beads, and other decorative elements. People also organize bullfights on this day.
On the final day, sisters pray for the well-being of their brothers. This day is also dedicated to birds. There is a ritual of feeding cooked rice to the birds.
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