Mon Jan 13 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Auspicious Times for Pongal 2025 Announced
**Chennai, January 13, 2024** – As Tamil communities worldwide celebrate Pongal from January 13th to 17th, astrologers have announced auspicious timings for the main Pongal ceremony. The festival, which includes Bhogi, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal, is marked by various traditions including burning old belongings on Bhogi, cleaning homes, and creating elaborate kolams (decorative floor patterns).
The most auspicious time to prepare the Surya Pongal offering is between 5 am and 6 am on Surya Pongal day. However, alternative auspicious timings are also available between 6 am and 8:50 am, and 10 am and 12 pm, according to astrological predictions. While the methods of preparing and offering Pongal vary across families – from cooking it indoors to offering it at temples – the festive spirit remains consistent.
The Pongal offering usually includes rice, sugar, vegetables, and fruits, and is dedicated to the Sun God. The sweet rice is traditionally offered, and the moment it boils over, families exclaim “Pongalo Pongal!” marking a joyous moment of the festival.
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