Events
Events happening today
ALL
DAY15 January 2024
Pongal is a four-day long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is celebrated in mid-January, usually around the 14th or 15th of the month. Pongal is celebrated to thank the Sun God for the good harvest. It is believed that Pongal brings good luck and prosperity.
The first day of Pongal is known as Bhogi. On this day, people clean their homes and discard old items. They also decorate their homes with mango leaves and colorful kolams (traditional designs made with rice flour). On the second day, people prepare sweet dishes such as Pongal, a type of rice pudding, and savory dishes such as vadai (a type of savory doughnut). People also exchange gifts and visit friends and family members.
The third day is known as Mattu Pongal. On this day, people decorate their cows and bulls with colorful ornaments and garlands. This is done to thank the cows and bulls for their hard work throughout the year. People also play games such as tug-of-war and kabbadi.
The fourth and final day is known as Kaanum Pongal. On this day, people visit temples, exchange gifts with friends and family members, and enjoy traditional dances such as Karagattam.
Pongal is an important festival in Tamil Nadu and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is a time for people to come together, thank the Sun God for the good harvest, and enjoy the festivities.
World Calendar0 Comments · 0 Reviews15 January 2024
Makar Sankranti is a popular Hindu festival celebrated every year in India. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the month of Magha according to the Hindu calendar. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many parts of the country. People from all walks of life come together to celebrate this festival. People dress up in their traditional attire and exchange gifts and sweets. People also perform special rituals and prayers to seek the blessings of the Sun God.
The main attraction of Makar Sankranti is the kite-flying. People take part in kite-flying competitions and try to outdo each other in making the most beautiful kites. The sky is filled with colourful kites and the sight is simply breathtaking.
Makar Sankranti is also associated with the harvest season. People thank the Sun God for the bountiful harvest and offer their prayers to seek his blessings. People also celebrate the festival by eating traditional dishes like til-gul and til-chikki.
Makar Sankranti holds great significance in Hinduism. It is a reminder of the importance of the Sun God in our lives. It is a day to seek his blessings and to thank him for all the bountiful harvests.
Makar Sankranti is a festival of joy and happiness. It brings people together and strengthens the bond of love and friendship. It is a reminder of the importance of peace, harmony and unity in our lives.
World Calendar0 Comments · 0 Reviews
