Which are the different festivals related to farming ,celebrated in different seasons?Find out more about one such festival and write in your notebook-. the name of the festival,in which season is it celebrated,in which state of India,what special foods are made,is it celebrated only at home with the family,or together with many people.
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What is Pongal?
It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, which is considered an auspicious month. It usually falls on the 14th or 15th of January each year.
Why is Pongal celebrated?
Pongal, the four-day harvest festival celebrated in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from January 14-17 this year. Celebrated in mid-January every year, it also marks the beginning of Uttarayan- sun's journey towards north and end of winter season.
Importance of Pongal?
It is basically a harvesting festival or it can be considered as the 'thanksgiving' festival' because this festival is celebrated to thank the Sun God and Lord Indra for helping farmers in getting better-yielding crops. During the festival, people reject old belongings and welcome new stuff.