5 Days of Pongal
What's the first day of Pongal called?
Bhogi Pongal
What is the harvest festival in Tamil culture, which takes place in the month of Thai and involves the worship of the Sun?
Thai Pongal
This is a traditional Tamil sweet made from jaggery, rice, and coconut, commonly prepared during festivals like Pongal.
Pongal
What's the third day of pongal called?
How many letters are there in the Tamil alphabet?
247
This popular Tamil dish is made with lentils, spices, and rice. It is a common breakfast food
Idli
Why do we celebrate Thai Pongal?
Thai Pongal is celebrated to thank the Sun God, nature, and cattle for a bountiful harvest, marking the start of the Tamil month Thai, with rituals, feasts, and family gatherings to honor agricultural prosperity and seasonal renewal.
What is the nine-night festival, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil, honors the goddess Durga?
Navaratiri
Nava - 9
Ratiri - Night
This is a crispy and fried snack made from a dough of rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices
Vada
How is Seetril Pongal celebrated?
On this day kids are taught how to cook during the Pongal festival. They cook using small pongal pannai's and miniature cooking items. Other then that they provide for their family and neighbouring families on this day.
This classical dance form, originating from Tamil Nadu, is known for its intricate footwork, facial expressions, and storytelling through dance. It is one of the oldest classical dance forms in India.
Bharathanatyam
This is a savory pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, which is often eaten with chutney and sambar.
Dosa
On which day of pongal do we socialize and dedicate the day to family outings and strengthening community bonds?
4th Day of Pongal Kaanum Pongal
This ancient Tamil literature, consisting of 1330 couplets, is a collection of poetry and wisdom, representing one of the earliest works of Tamil civilization and thought.
Thirukural
This famous Tamil dessert is made from fresh coconut, jaggery, and rice flour, and is typically steamed in small portions wrapped in banana leaves. It is often enjoyed during festivals like Pongal and Tamil New Year.
Kozhukattai