Tue Jan 14 07:31:13 UTC 2025: ## Pongal Festival Begins, Celebrated Across Four Days
**Chennai, January 14, 2025** – The four-day Pongal harvest festival commenced today, January 14th, across Tamil Nadu. The festival, deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, began with Bhogi Pongal and will continue for four days. Thai Pongal, the second day of the festival, holds special significance with the preparation of *kheer* (rice pudding) a central tradition. The auspicious moment of Pongal Sankranti occurred at 9:03 AM today. Celebrations are marked by exchanging festive greetings and wishes. Astrologers have noted a rare “Bhoum” yoga coinciding with Makar Sankranti this year, predicting good fortune for some zodiac signs. The four days of Pongal are considered auspicious and deeply connected to the harvest season.
First Piper 