JanBharat TimesJanBharat Times
  • Home
  • Latest
    LatestShow More
    Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
    Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (TJMM) Box Office Collection, Release Date, Trailer, Star Cast & More Updates
    March 17, 2023
    IPL 2023 1st Match
    IPL 2023 Schedule (PDF), Captains, Squad, Fixtures, Venues, Streaming Platform, & Latest Updates
    March 17, 2023
    sbi clerk 2023 exam pattern
    SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern for Prelims and Main Exam
    March 17, 2023
    India cricket schedule for 2023
    India Cricket Schedule 2023, Full List of NEXT Matches: Test, ODI and T20I Fixtures Details
    March 17, 2023
    Highest grossing Indian Movies Worldwide
    Highest Grossing Indian Movies Worldwide 2023 & All Time
    March 17, 2023
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • TV & Web
    • Outside Bollywood
    • Hollywood
  • India News
  • Life Style
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Jobs
Search
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Pongal 2023 Date, History, Significance & How to Celebrate
Notification Show More
Latest News
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (TJMM) Box Office Collection, Release Date, Trailer, Star Cast & More Updates
Bollywood
IPL 2023 1st Match
IPL 2023 Schedule (PDF), Captains, Squad, Fixtures, Venues, Streaming Platform, & Latest Updates
Sports
sbi clerk 2023 exam pattern
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern for Prelims and Main Exam
Jobs
India cricket schedule for 2023
India Cricket Schedule 2023, Full List of NEXT Matches: Test, ODI and T20I Fixtures Details
Sports
Highest grossing Indian Movies Worldwide
Highest Grossing Indian Movies Worldwide 2023 & All Time
Bollywood
Aa
JanBharat TimesJanBharat Times
Aa
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • India News
  • Life Style
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Jobs
Search
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • TV & Web
    • Outside Bollywood
    • Hollywood
  • India News
  • Life Style
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Jobs
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Life Style

Pongal 2023 Date, History, Significance & How to Celebrate

The Tamil community celebrates Pongal. Check Pongal 2023 Date, History, Significance and facts related to this holy festival.

Last updated: 2023/01/01 at 9:15 AM
Neha
6 Min Read
SHARE

India is known as the “country of celebrations.” Numerous holidays are observed here all year long. Festivals are celebrated by all citizens of the nation in harmony and joy. Pongal is a four-day harvest festival held primarily in the country’s southern regions.

In spite of the fact that India is a country with many different religions, what unites us is our common humanity. Regardless of religion, caste, or other distinctions, people all over the nation coexist in peace and harmony and jointly celebrate each other’s holidays.

Pongal is one of the most well-known national holidays, and the Tamil population worldwide celebrates it. From the Tamil word Pongu, the festival’s name Pongal was created.

Happy Pongal 2023 Date and Time

Hindus celebrate Pongal, a multi-day harvest festival, primarily in Tamil Nadu and some regions of Kerala in South India.

Happy Pongal Date and Time
Happy Pongal Date and Time

The phrase “to boil” or “spillover” is what the term “Pongal” means. It signifies prosperity and abundance. God is honored on this day because he provided a bountiful harvest all year long.

Rice, jaggery, and milk are the ingredients of the sweet dish known as Pongal. Between January 14 and 17, 2023, Pongala will be celebrated.

The History of Pongal

Pongal History
Pongal History

There are numerous proverbs that explain why this event is celebrated, but the two most well-known are as follows:

The bull that belonged to Lord Shiva was formerly responsible for going to the ground and telling people to take daily baths and receive oil massages in addition to eating once a month. Basava accidentally answered the question incorrectly. Everybody was to take a bath once a month and eat every single day, he said.

When Lord Shiva became angry, he banished Basava to Earth to help the locals with their plowing work. Cattle are said to be connected to harvest because of this.

Another is related to Lord Krishna. According to legend, Lord Krishna once advised the citizens of the Gokul to quit worshipping Lord Indra because he was filled with arrogance and pride for being the king of all Gods.

Indra, in his rage, created storms and flooding. Lord Krishna then raised Mount Govardhan on his little finger to provide shelter for the public. As a result, Lord Indra’s arrogant pride was devastated, and he ended up apologizing to Krishna.

Pongal Festival Significance

The idea of Pongal is to welcome new experiences in a lie while letting go of the past. Thai and Tai Pongal are additional names for it. To honor Lord Sun for a successful harvest, a holiday is observed. People pray to god and ask for his blessings.

Pongal Significance
Pongal Significance

Each of the four Pongal days has a distinct meaning and name. Which are:

Day 1: Bhogi Pongal

The first day of Pongal is known as Bhogi Pongal which is celebrated on 14th Jan (Saturday). It is a day when people clean the whole house and also discard all the old to symbolize a new beginning. In the spirit of the holiday, people wear new clothes and decore their homes.

Day 2: Surya Pongal

The second day (Sunday- 15 Jan), which is known as Surya Pongal, is the major day of Pongal. Surya Dev or Lord Sun is honored on this day.

People express their gratitude to him for providing a good harvest and ask for his blessing for joy and prosperity. Bananas and mango leaves are used to decorate the main gate and entrance places of the homes.

Each household cooks a pot of fresh rice with milk at favorable times. When the milk is boiling family members shout out happily “Pongalo Pongal”. Once the food is ready first the food is offered to the sun and then to the family member.

Day 3: Mattu Pongal

Maatu Pongal is the name of the third Pongal day which is celebrated on the 16th Jan (Monday). To remember the work that cattle (Maatu) do in plowing the field, this day is dedicated to honoring and worshipping them.

Cows are bathed and decorated with bells, flower garlands, and colorful bead ornaments. A few dairy farms owned by Indians would do thanksgiving prayers for the cattle.

Day 4: Kaanum Pongal

The last of  Pongal is celebrated on 17th Jan (Tuesday). A day set aside for rest and enjoyment is known as Kannum Pongal. On this day, friends and family get together and trade treats. In order to represent prosperity and well-being, rangoli is painted outside of homes.

Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Copy Link Print
Previous Article Bigg Boss Kannada Season 9 Winner Bigg Boss Kannada Season 9 Winner, Runner UP, Finalists & More Details
Next Article Happy Diwali History Happy Diwali 2023: Date, History, Significance, How to celebrate & More
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Jobs

sbi clerk 2023 exam pattern
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern for Prelims and Main Exam
Jobs
SBI Clerk preparation book 2023
SBI Clerk Preparation Books 2023: Subject-Wise Best Books for Prelim and Mains Examination
Jobs
rrb sse syllabus 2023
RRB SSE Syllabus 2023: Get Subject-wise Complete Syllabus
Jobs
rrb sse exam pattern 2023
RRB SSE Exam Pattern 2023: Check Sections, Marking Scheme, Duration and More
Jobs
sbi clerk preparation tips
SBI Clerk Preparation Tips 2023: Prelims and Mains Exam Strategy
Jobs
SBI Clerk 2023 Recruitment
SBI Clerk 2023 Recruitment: Notification, Date, Eligibility, Application Form, Fee, Syllabus, and More.
Jobs

Latest Post

  • Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (TJMM) Box Office Collection, Release Date, Trailer, Star Cast & More Updates
  • IPL 2023 Schedule (PDF), Captains, Squad, Fixtures, Venues, Streaming Platform, & Latest Updates
  • SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern for Prelims and Main Exam
  • India Cricket Schedule 2023, Full List of NEXT Matches: Test, ODI and T20I Fixtures Details
  • Highest Grossing Indian Movies Worldwide 2023 & All Time

Latest Education

High Salary Courses after 12th
High Salary Courses After 12th Science, Commerce, And Arts in 2023
Education
BHM Course Details, Eligibility, Admissions, Entrance Exams, Colleges, Syllabus, Scope & Salary
BHM Full Form, Course, Fee, Eligibility, Admission Process, Entrance Exams, Syllabus, Colleges, Scope & Salary
Education
Diploma or Cerficate Courses Which is better?
Diploma OR Certificate Courses, Which is better in 2023 ?
Education
diploma courses after 12th science, commerce & arts
Diploma Courses After 12th Science, Commerce & Arts 2023
Education
BJMC Courses Details
BJMC Full Form, Course, Eligibility, Admissions, Entrance Exams, Colleges, Scope & Job 2023
Education

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Related

Ambedkar Jayanti History
Life Style

Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Date, History, Significance & How to Celebrate?

March 11, 2023
Holi Balloons
Life Style

Happy Holi 2023 Wishes, Images, Quotes, Status for WhatsApp, FB & Insta

March 6, 2023
Happy Holi 2023
Life Style

Happy Holi 2023: Date, History, Significance & How to Celebrate

February 28, 2023
Holi Bhai Dooj
Life Style

Holi Bhai Dooj 2023: Date, Time, History, Significance & How to celebrate?

February 28, 2023

Entertainment

  • CCL 2023 Schedule, Points Table & More
  • Upcoming Bollywood Movies 2023
  • New OTT Release this Week
  • Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies 2023
  • Upcoming Netflix 2023
  • Upcoming Amazon Prime 2023
  • Upcoming Sony LIV 2023
  • Upcoming Disney+ Hotstar 2023
  • Highest Grossing Tamil Movies 2023
  • Highest Grossing Telugu Movies 2023
  • Highest Grossing Indian Movies 2023 & All Time
  • Highest Opening Day Grosser Indian Movies

Sports

  • WTC Final 2023 Date, Time, Streaming & More
  • Indian Cricket Schedule 2023
  • WPL Schedule 2023 (PDF)
  • ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule
  • IPL 2023 Schedule (PDF)
  • IPL 2023 Auction
  • IPL 2023 Points Table

Jobs

  • RRB JE 2023
  • Bank Exams India 2023
  • IBPS Calendar 2023

Education

© 2018-2023 en.janbharattimes.com. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?