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The occasion of Pongal will be celebrated on 15th January, 2020. Pongal is usually a four day long festival which always falls in the month of January. This is a harvest festival which is celebrated in the rest of India as MakarSankranti. It is a cultural occasion of Tamil Nadu state and is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm. On Pongal a sweet dish is made which contains rice, milk, raisins and other items, which is dedicated to the Sun God and is served in banana leaves.

Pongal is an auspicious time of the year. These 4 days of celebrations bring family and friends from all over the country together. The traditions of Pongal glorifies and draws attention to every step of harvesting creating awareness in a way about one of nature’s biggest gifts to mankind - food. A gift is something extremely personal and wrapped in layers of emotions and thoughts.

Pongal is the cultural harvest festival of the people residing in Tamil Nadu, which is celebrated in the month of January. On this occasion people thank the Almighty for the nature that has been provided to mankind. Though a lot of rituals are attached to it, having sweet dishes is a major part of it as well.

India is acknowledged as a “Land of Diversity” in the entire world for the obvious reason. Being the only land with the most diverse geographical traits and religious faith, India witness the most diverse festivals as well. Among several of festivals that get celebrated in our country, Pongal is one of the oldest. The festival is celebrated in the southern states of the country on a huge level and lasts for 4 days, each day covered in a celebration.