
Pongal: A Harvest Festival of Gratitude, Sunshine, and New Beginnings
Pongal is a joyful South Indian harvest festival celebrating gratitude, abundance, and new beginnings through traditions that honor the sun, farmers, and nature.

Pongal is a joyful South Indian harvest festival celebrating gratitude, abundance, and new beginnings through traditions that honor the sun, farmers, and nature.

Are you curious about how a single festival can unite an entire nation while celebrating its diversity? Makar Sankranti, one of India’s most cherished festivals, does just that.
From the kite-filled skies of Gujarat to the sweet aromas of Pongal in Tamil Nadu, this festival takes on unique forms across India.