Harvest happiness
- POSTED ON: 11 Jan, 2019
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- POSTED BY: Bhavya Venkatesh
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Pongalo Pongal! Pongalo Pongal!
These happy cries can only mean one thing. The harvest festival of Pongal is here and it’s time to make merry. The festivities are all about celebrating the bountiful gifts of nature and reminding ourselves of the close association between man and nature — the crops, birds, bees, cattle, and the sun.
Falling in January, the day marks the beginning of the sun’s six-month-long journey northwards — signalling the changing seasons. As the chilly winter gives way to a bright, warm summer, the prospect of a prosperous harvest of crops brings a whole lot of cheer.
In Tamil Nadu, Pongal is a grand four-day spectacle with a host of customs and traditions. Click on the days to read about them.
