Pongal 2026 date, rituals, origin, significance: Check full dates, rituals, auspicious timings, and the cultural meaning. Mainly observed in tamil nadu, pongal is regarded as one of the most important festivals in south india.
Pongal 2026 will be celebrated with devotion across tamil nadu and beyond. It is also celebrated as makar s. Pongal 2026 celebrates tamil culture with four days of harvest rituals, gratitude to surya, and vibrant traditions from january 14 to 17.
Pongal 2026 will be observed from january 14 to 17. As per the tamil calendar 2026, pongal falls in the month of thai and is. Pongal 2026 ushers in the tamil month of thai and spans four days of festivities. This year, thai pongal and makar sankranti both fall on wednesday, january 14, 2026.