Pongal is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, which is also observed by the Tamil community living outside of the state. It traditionally marks the end of winter and onset of sunny summer season. The festival is spread over four days and the period is called Uttarayan Punyakalam. The festival also heralds the Tamil New Year.
Pongal is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, which is also observed by the Tamil community living outside of the state. It traditionally marks the end of winter and onset of sunny summer season. The festival is spread over four days and the period is called Uttarayan Punyakalam. The festival also heralds the Tamil New Year.