Seasonal Celebrations & Harvest
Pongal
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="pongal-term"></holidayfyi-glossary>A four-day harvest festival celebrated by Tamil communities in India, Sri Lanka, and the global Tamil diaspora in January, marking the transition of the Sun into Capricorn. The festival's name comes from the Tamil word for 'boiling over,' describing the ceremonial cooking of fresh rice, milk, and jaggery in a new clay pot. Each day has distinct observances including cattle worship (Mattu Pongal) and family reunions.