Bhogi Pandigai

Tamil

Also known as: Bhogi Festival, Bhogi

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Bhogi Pandigai

About Bhogi Pandigai

Bhogi Pandigai is the first day of the four-day Pongal festival celebrations in Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti, marking the beginning of the festive season.

On Bhogi, people discard old and unused items, symbolising the letting go of the past. A bonfire is lit in the evening with old wooden items, dried leaves, and other discarded materials.

The festival also features the Bhogi Pallu ceremony for children, where seasonal fruits and coins are showered on them as a blessing for a prosperous future.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Bhogi Pandigai is a day of celebration and renewal, marking the beginning of the Pongal festivities.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Clean the house and discard old, unused items.
Prepare traditional sweets and savouries for the evening celebrations.
Light the Bhogi bonfire in the evening with old materials.
Perform the Bhogi Pallu ceremony for children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the Bhogi bonfire?

The Bhogi bonfire is lit in the evening using old wooden items, dried leaves, and discarded materials. It symbolises the destruction of the old and the welcoming of the new.

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Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.