Pongal
Kannada
Pongal
About Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Karnataka, particularly in the border areas with Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the Sun God Surya and marks the end of the winter season.
The festival is celebrated for four days, with the preparation of the traditional sweet pongal (rice cooked with jaggery and milk) offered to the Sun God.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, kolam (rangoli), and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and prepare the Pongal offering.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Prepare the traditional sweet Pongal offering.
- Offer the Pongal to the Sun God.
- Share festive meals with family and friends.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of harvest and gratitude.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the Pongal in a new clay pot with rice and jaggery.
- Offer the Pongal to the Sun God with prayers.
- Decorate the house with kolam (rangoli).
- Share the Pongal with family and community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God Surya, celebrating the end of the winter season and the beginning of the harvest season.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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