When Is Pongal Link

The Earth wobbles like a spinning top over 26,000 years. The sun’s entry into Capricorn today (Jan 14) actually aligns with Sagittarius in the original star coordinates from 2,000 years ago. So:

Pongal is often referred to as "Tamizhar Thirunaal" (The Festival of Tamils). It is not just a religious event but a cultural celebration of gratitude—gratitude to the Sun God for a good harvest, gratitude to the cattle for their labor, and gratitude to nature for its bounty. when is pongal