Pongal or Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka. Pongal is takes place on January 14 or January 15 depending on the sun's orbit around earth that particular year.
On each day there are different things celebrated:
Day One Bhogi. On this day in honour of Lord Indra, the supreme ruler of clouds that give rais, prayers are said to thank him. Also on this. day some spring cleaning is done.
Day Two Surya Pongal. On this day the main celebrations take place when everyone thanks Surya the Sun God.
Day Three Maatu Pongal. This day is dedicated to thank the bulls that help plough the land and the cows that provide milk. On this day the cows are washed and decorated.
Day Four Kaanum Pongal. This day is to visit families and loved ones.
Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry in India. It is also a major Tamil festival in Sri Lanka. It is observed by the Tamil diaspora worldwide, including those in Malaysia, Mauritius, South Africa, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Gulf countries.
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Filmed and Edited by Dave Knowles
Music - Epidemic Sound (Ganges Blues - Banaras Baba & Kolkata Kid)
Filmed on location in Mysore, Karnataka, South India.
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