Amrutkaal अमृतकाल
Hindu Festival

Pongal

पोंगल
Next · 14 January 2027 · Tamil harvest festival; Sun enters Makara
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days until Pongal

Shubh Muhurat

Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 14 January 2027.

We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.

Significance

Pongal — the Tamil harvest festival — celebrates the sun god Surya at the close of winter and start of Uttarayana. It is observed over four days, with sweet rice cooked in a clay pot until it boils over.

Rituals & Traditions

Upcoming dates

Observed by: Hindus

Frequently asked questions

When is Pongal?

Pongal is next observed on 14 January 2027. The festival follows tamil harvest festival; sun enters makara.

What is Pongal?

Pongal — the Tamil harvest festival — celebrates the sun god Surya at the close of winter and start of Uttarayana. It is observed over four days, with sweet rice cooked in a clay pot until it boils over.

Who observes Pongal?

Pongal is observed by Hindus.