When is ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 2026?

In 2026, ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) falls on ಮಂಗಳವಾರ, ಜನವರಿ 13, 2026.

What are the ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 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 ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?

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

What should you do on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?

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

What should you avoid on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?

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

Which deity is worshipped on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) is dedicated to ಸೂರ್ಯ, ಇಂದ್ರ.

Pongal 2026 (Pongal)

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Significance & Spiritual Meaning

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ — ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಸುಗ್ಗಿಯ ಹಬ್ಬ — ತೈ ಮಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಲ್ಕು ದಿನಗಳ ಆಚರಣೆ. ಮೊದಲ ದಿನ ಭೋಗಿ — ಹಳೆ ವಸ್ತುಗಳನ್ನು ಸುಟ್ಟು ಹೊಸತನ್ನು ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸುವುದು. ಎರಡನೆಯ ದಿನ ತೈ ಪೊಂಗಲ್ — ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಮಡಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಲು ಉಕ್ಕಿಸಿ ಸೂರ್ಯನಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿಸುವುದು. ಮೂರನೆಯ ದಿನ ಮಾಟ್ಟು ಪೊಂಗಲ್ — ಪಶುಗಳ ಪೂಜೆ. ನಾಲ್ಕನೆಯ ದಿನ ಕಾಣುಂ ಪೊಂಗಲ್.

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 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.

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 2026 Puja Rituals & 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.

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

oṃ sūryāya namaḥ

Salutations to Surya

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Traditional Foods & Prasad

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

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Regional Celebrations across India

Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)

Four-day festival, Kolam, Pongal pot

Sri Lanka (Tamil)(பொங்கல்)

Same as Tamil Nadu

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Do's & Don't's

Do's

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

Don'ts

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

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) — Frequently Asked Questions

What is ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?: ಪೊಂಗಲ್ — ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಸುಗ್ಗಿಯ ಹಬ್ಬ — ತೈ ಮಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಲ್ಕು ದಿನಗಳ ಆಚರಣೆ.
When is ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 2026?: In 2026, ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) falls on ಮಂಗಳವಾರ, ಜನವರಿ 13, 2026.
What are the ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 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 ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada, Sambar, Coconut chutney
What should you do on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?: Draw Kolam at dawn; Boil Pongal at sunrise; Offer to Sun
What should you avoid on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?: Do not skip the overflow ritual; Avoid wasting rice; Do not disrespect the harvest
Which deity is worshipped on ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)?: ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) is dedicated to ಸೂರ್ಯ, ಇಂದ್ರ.

Upcoming ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
ಜನ 14,2027	ಗುರುವಾರ	10:46 am	—
ಜನ 15,2027	ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ	11:17 am	—

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) 2026

ಪೊಂಗಲ್ (ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ)