Pongal is a very famous festival of South India mailnly in Tamil Nadu state of India. Generally Pongal festival falls in the mid-January every year. This festival marks the propitious beginning of Uttarayan. From this festival sun's journey starts to northwards.
Pongal festival is celebrated in all over South India with very joy and elation. Pongal festival is celebrated for four days. The name of this four days festival is different for different days. First day of Pongal festival is known as Bogi Festival, second is Surya Pongal, third is Mattu Pongal and fourth day of this festival is regarded as Kaanum Pongal.
On these days various activities are done by South Indian people. This includes drawing of Kolam, swinging & cooking of delicious Pongal recipes. Various design and patterns of Kolam are designed during Pongal festival days by South Indian women.
Sweet Pongal Recipe, Rice Pongal, Khara Pongal, Rava Pongal and Ven Pongal are some of the famous recipes of Pongal festival.
In North India, this festival is known as Makar Sankranti. This festival is also known as Thanksgiving Day of India.
You can send Pongal SMS and wishes to your friends and relative using our deep collection of Pongal SMS. Visit here traditonal Pongal recipes.
In year 2009, Pongal is on 15th January. Wish you a very Happy Pongal 2009.
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