Thai Pongal
Source : Dæhæna – January 2026
Thai Pongal is a vibrant and deeply significant harvest festival celebrated predominantly by Tamils in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and across the world. Occurring in mid-January, this festival marks the beginning of the Tamil month ‘Thai’ and is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, who is revered as the source of life and energy. The central ritual involves boiling the first rice of the season in milk, allowing it to overflow as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Families gather to offer thanks for a bountiful harvest and pray for continued blessings in the year ahead.
Happy Thai Pongal to our Hindu Readers
