Pongal is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai, which usually falls in mid-January.

Pongal marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new year.

Pongal is celebrated with the most enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu, where it is a major festival.

Pongal is a traditional dish made with rice, lentils, and jaggery.

Sugarcane stalks represent prosperity, fertility, and good luck during Pongal.

The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi Pongal.

The second day of Pongal is called Surya Pongal.

The third day of Pongal is called Mattu Pongal.

Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that is traditionally held during Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

The Pongal kolam is a traditional design drawn on the floor during Pongal. It is a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and good luck.

Traditional sarees and dhotis are the traditional attire worn during Pongal.

Happy Pongal is the traditional greeting during Pongal.

Payasam is the traditional sweet dish prepared during Pongal.

Kabaddi is the traditional game played during Pongal.

Bharatanatyam is the traditional dance performed during Pongal.