beyond the harvest pongal fastivel (1)

Pongal, the harvest festival celebrated primarily in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, typically falls on January 14th or 15th each year. However, the specific date of Pongal can vary depending on the Tamil calendar, which follows the lunar calendar system.

In most cases, Pongal is celebrated over a period of four days, with each day holding its own significance:

Bhogi Pongal: This marks the first day of Pongal and is observed on the day preceding the main Pongal festival. Bhogi Pongal fell on

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