As the end of winter is nearing, the Indian subcontinent is starting to celebrate festivities marking the emergences of longer days, Sun God and emergences of harvesting season. One such festival is Pongal, which celebrated on January 14 or January 15 every year. This year Pongal will be celebrated on Monday, January 15. On this occasion, let us know significance of this festival.

Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated in southern part of India by Tamil community. It is observed according to the Tamil solar calendar. The festival is dedicated to Sun God and corresponds to Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival celebrated across India. Makar Sankranti though is known under difference religious name traditionally state and culture wise.