Festival of Tamilnadu

  Pongal is known as the Festival of Tamilnadu. It is also known as “ Tamilar Thirunaal”.  It was celebrated for three days by the government of Tamilnadu. The first day function is Pongal .It was celebrated by the farmers since most of the Tamilians  in olden days were farmers. It was the day to convey our thanks to the Sun God.  For celebrating pongal people whitewash their houses and decorate well . They draw “Rangoli Kolams” in front of their houses. On that day people get up early in the morning, take bath and wear new dress. They lit Deepams in front of their houses. They dedicate fruits and vegetables to the Sun God. And then make Pongal with rice and jaggery in a new pot. The Pongal was the prasadam to the Sun God.