‘Pongal’ is one of the most popular harvest festivals. It is celebrated in south India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Every year, ‘Pongal’ festival is in mid-January when it marks auspicious beginning of Uttarayan. Sun starts to move towards the north. ‘Pongal’ festival is held for four days. During those days people celebrate drawing of ‘Kolam’, swinging and cooking of delicious ‘Pongal’.
Pongal, Makara Sankranthi