In 2025, Pongal falls on Tuesday, 14 January 2025.

What are the Pongal puja rituals?

At dawn, draw Kolam (rangoli) at the entrance with rice flour.; Boil milk and rice in a clay pot (Pongal) at sunrise until it overflows—symbol of prosperity.; Offer the Pongal to the Sun God along with sugarcane, turmeric, and flowers.; Worship cattle (Maattu Pongal on the second day); visit temples and exchange greetings.

What to eat on Pongal?

Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada, Sambar, Coconut chutney

What should you do on Pongal?

Draw Kolam at dawn; Boil Pongal at sunrise; Offer to Sun

What should you avoid on Pongal?

Do not skip the overflow ritual; Avoid wasting rice; Do not disrespect the harvest

Pongal 2025

Major Festival

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 London

Location London

Popular cities

Pongal 2025 · London

Date	Weekday	Special name
14 January 2025	Tuesday	—

Pongal — Significance

Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated over four days. The main day honours the Sun God and the boiling over of the Pongal dish, symbolizing abundance.

Pongal — Mythology & Legend

According to tradition, Pongal marks the end of the winter solstice and the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana). The festival is linked to the legend of Lord Shiva sending his bull Nandi to earth with the message to bathe and eat once a month; Nandi mistakenly said daily, leading to the need for abundant harvest.

Pongal — Rituals & Puja Vidhi

At dawn, draw Kolam (rangoli) at the entrance with rice flour.
Boil milk and rice in a clay pot (Pongal) at sunrise until it overflows—symbol of prosperity.
Offer the Pongal to the Sun God along with sugarcane, turmeric, and flowers.
Worship cattle (Maattu Pongal on the second day); visit temples and exchange greetings.

Pongal — Mantras & Prayers

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

oṃ sūryāya namaḥ

Salutations to Surya

Pongal — Traditional Foods

Ven Pongal
Sakkarai Pongal
Medu Vada
Sambar
Coconut chutney

Pongal — Regional celebrations

Tamil Nadu (பொங்கல்): Four-day festival, Kolam, Pongal pot
Sri Lanka (Tamil) (பொங்கல்): Same as Tamil Nadu

Pongal — Do / Don't

Do

Draw Kolam at dawn
Boil Pongal at sunrise
Offer to Sun
Honour cattle

Don't

Do not skip the overflow ritual
Avoid wasting rice
Do not disrespect the harvest

Pongal — FAQ

What is Pongal?: Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated over four days.
When is Pongal 2025?: In 2025, Pongal falls on Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
What are the Pongal puja rituals?: At dawn, draw Kolam (rangoli) at the entrance with rice flour.; Boil milk and rice in a clay pot (Pongal) at sunrise until it overflows—symbol of prosperity.; Offer the Pongal to the Sun God along with sugarcane, turmeric, and flowers.; Worship cattle (Maattu Pongal on the second day); visit temples and exchange greetings.
What to eat on Pongal?: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada, Sambar, Coconut chutney
What should you do on Pongal?: Draw Kolam at dawn; Boil Pongal at sunrise; Offer to Sun
What should you avoid on Pongal?: Do not skip the overflow ritual; Avoid wasting rice; Do not disrespect the harvest