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Tamil NaduWednesday, 14 January 2026·The Hindu

Pongal Celebrated in Tamil Nadu (14 January)

Pongal, the four-day Tamil harvest festival, was celebrated in Tamil Nadu beginning 14 January, thanking the Sun God for a bountiful harvest.

Key highlights

  • Four days: Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, Kaanum Pongal.
  • Marks the start of the Tamil month Thai and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayanam).
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