Pongal Date 2023, Thai Pongal 2023
Pongal is a Hindu festival celebrated prominently in the Southern states of India especially by the people of Tamil Nadu. Pongal is a four days festival and Thai Pongal is regarded as the most important day of Pongal. Thai Pongal which is the second day of the four days Pongal festival is also celebrated as Sankranti. Sankranti is celebrated in the whole of India with different names. It is the same day as Makar Sankranti which is celebrated prominently in North Indian states when people take holy dip in river Ganges. Pongal is like thanksgiving to the Sun God for harvest and appreciating and showing gratitude to nature.
The day before Thai Pongal is known as Bogi Pandigai. People clean and decorate their homes and light bonfire to ward of unused wooden items. The same day is celebrated as Lohri by Sikh and Punjabi community in Punjab and Northern States of India.
Thai Pongal 2023 Muhurat
Thai Pongal 2023 Date - Sunday, January 15, 2023
Thai Pongal Sankranti Moment - 08:57 PM, Jan 14
Makar Sankranti 2023 Date - Sunday, January 15, 2023
Name of the festival | Date | Day |
Bhogi Festival | 14 January 2023 | Saturday |
Surya Pongal/Thai Pongal | 15 January 2023 | Sunday |
Mattu Pongal | 16 January 2023 | Monday |
Kaanum Pongal | 17 January 2023 | Tuesday |
