Pongal 2026: Dates, Significance, and Four-Day Celebrations Revealed

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Moneycontrol•23-12-2025, 20:55
Pongal 2026: Dates, Significance, and Four-Day Celebrations Revealed
- •Pongal 2026, a four-day South Indian agricultural festival, will be celebrated from January 15 to January 18.
- •It expresses gratitude to the Sun God and cattle for a good harvest, marking the beginning of the harvest season and Uttarayan.
- •The festival includes Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal (honoring cattle, associated with Jallikattu), and Kaanum Pongal (family celebration).
- •Cooking rice and milk until it overflows symbolizes growth, prosperity, and good fortune.
- •Auspicious timing for Pongal Prasad on January 15, 2026, is from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Why It Matters: Pongal 2026, from Jan 15-18, celebrates harvest, gratitude, and prosperity in South India.
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