Pongal 2027
Celebrated on Makara Sankranti day.
About Pongal
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, giving thanks to the Sun, to nature and to farm animals for the harvest. “Pongal” means “to boil over”, a symbol of abundance.
Tithi rule: Thai Pongal falls when the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara Sankranti), around 14–15 January, so its date is fixed by the Sun, not the Moon. The festival runs four days: Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal.
🪔 How it is observed
Fresh rice is boiled with milk and jaggery in a new pot, usually outdoors, until it overflows to shouts of “Pongalo Pongal!”, then offered to the Sun. Homes are decorated with kolam designs, and cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured on Mattu Pongal.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | — |
| Thursday, 14 January 2027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pongal in 2027 falls on Thursday, 14 January 2027.
In 2027 the tithi falls on a single day, Thursday, 14 January 2027, so there is no ambiguity about the date; the table above lists the good windows that day.
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, giving thanks to the Sun, to nature and to farm animals for the harvest. “Pongal” means “to boil over”, a symbol of abundance.