It is a four-day festival that is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). This year, Pongal began on January 14 and will end on January 17. Pongal also marks the movement of the Sun towards the ...

Sun God is worshipped on Thai or Surya Pongal day. Kolams, or decorative patterns, are drawn at the entrance of the house. Thai Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil auspicious month ...

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as Thai Pongal, holds the greatest importance among the festivities. This day is set aside for the veneration of the Sun God ...

Pongal is celebrated in the Tai month and is dedicated to the Lord Surya. The festival marks the movement of the Sun towards the North and also the transition of Sun from the house of Dhanu ...

Day 2: Surya Pongal/Thai Pongal - Tuesday, January 14, 2025 This is the second day of Pongal and it is known as Surya Pongal. On this day, people worship Lord Sun, offering milk and jaggery to ...

If properly made, it will have protein, magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium and Pongal is good for the heart, immune system and digestive system Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity ...

Bhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal also known as Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal are the four festive days. Happy Pongal 2021: The biggest festival of Tamil Nadu starts on January 13th and ...

Surya should be batting at No 3: Akash Chopra ahead of 1st T20I against England in Kolkata The Men in Blue are set to face England in the first match of the T20I series at Kolkata's iconic Eden ...

Pongal derives its name from the Tamil word "pongu," meaning "to boil over," symbolising prosperity. Traditionally, it is a time to thank the Sun God, Surya, for a successful harvest season.

Observed the day after Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal 2025 falls on 16th January and marks a time to express gratitude towards the cattle that support agriculture, symbolising prosperity and abundance.

Ahead of the first T20I match of the series against England, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra reflected on top Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav's performance in the 20-over series and said that ...