Pongal begins on January 15 and ends on January 18. While Bhogi Pongal is on the first day, Surya Pongal is on January 16, Mattu Pongal is ... lights and Kolam. A special Pongal dish is prepared ...

Devotees chant mantras to seek divine blessings from the Sun God, while farmers express their gratitude by offering special Pongal dishes. The third day, 'Mattu ... colours of kolam make your ...

Main part of the festivities on the second day is the making of pongal, rice cooked with jaggery. Mattu Pongal, celebrated on third day, involves worshipping of cattle. Jallikattu events are ...