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.