The second day of the Pongal ... Surya, who is honored as the embodiment of life and vitality. On this day, worshippers rise early and perform a holy bath, signaling the start of the Tamil month ...

In Tamil Nadu, it’s celebrated as Pongal, a 4-day festival to express gratitude to the Sun God, Surya, Mother Nature and the cattle for blessing us with abundant harvest. A time to usher in prosperity ...