India
oi-Madhuri Adnal
Chennai, Jan 10: Makara Sankranti is a vital pan-Indian photo voltaic festival, recognized by completely different names although noticed on the similar date, typically for a number of dates round the Makar Sankranti.
It is named Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Makara Sankranti in Karnataka and Maharashtra, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Magha Mela in components of central and north India, as Makar Sankranti in the west, Maghara Valaku in Kerala, and by different names. In some components of India it’s believed {that a} demon was killed in that day.
Pongal 2021: All you want to know
It additionally marks the onset of the first month of the Tamil calendar. Pongal 2021 is also referred to as ‘Makar Sankranti’, which can also be a harvest festival celebrated throughout India with gaiety and fervour.
The phrase ‘Pongal’ in Tamil Nadu reveals “to boil”, subsequently this auspicious day is devoted to giving thanks to nature for her productiveness. Other traditions of the celebration embody drawing of Kolam, swinging & cooking of scrumptious Pongal.
When is Pongal 2021?
This 12 months Pongal 2021 festivities will start on 14th January 2021, Tuesday, and go on until 4 days until the seventeenth January 2020.
The festival is widely known throughout the day time largely.
Significance of Pongal:
Pongal signifies tribute to the Sun God for the bountiful harvest of crops. This the greatest harvesting festival marks the upward voyage of the solar into the Northern hemisphere. This harvesting festival can also be related to scrumptious meals, which might be well-known in the Southern Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Types of Pongal Festival
1. Bhogi Pongal: It is the first day of the important Pongal festivity and in 2021, it’ll fall on Thursday, 14 January.
2. Thai Pongal: It could be noticed on Friday, 15 January in 2021, and is the second day of the Pongal festival.
3. Mattu Pongal: On Saturday, 16 January 2021, Mattu Pongal is widely known.
4. Kaanum Pongal: The final and the fourth day is commemorated on Sunday, 17 January in 2021.
Wish you a contented and affluent Pongal 2021!
