📜  pongal 2021 (1)

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Pongal 2021

Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. It is one of the most important festivals for Tamil people and is celebrated in the month of Thai (January-February).

This year, Pongal falls on January 14-17, 2021.

Day 1 - Bhogi

The first day of Pongal is Bhogi. On Bhogi, people clean their homes and decorate them with flowers and rangolis. They also burn old items to welcome the new. In the evening, a bonfire is lit to symbolize the destruction of evil.

Day 2 - Thai Pongal

The second day of Pongal is the main day, known as Thai Pongal. On this day, people wake up early in the morning and prepare Pongal, a sweet rice dish made with jaggery and milk. They offer this to the Sun God, Surya, and seek his blessings for a bountiful harvest.

Day 3 - Mattu Pongal

The third day of Pongal is Mattu Pongal, which is dedicated to cattle. Cattle are bathed, decorated with flowers and bells, and worshiped. It is believed that cattle are an important part of agriculture and play a vital role in a farmer's life.

Day 4 - Kannum Pongal

The final day of Pongal is Kannum Pongal. On this day, people visit relatives and friends and exchange gifts. They also go out for picnics and enjoy various festive dishes.

As programmers, we can use this occasion to develop and release Pongal-themed applications or websites. We can create Pongal-themed graphics and animations, develop games that feature Pongal traditions, or create educational resources that teach people about Pongal.

Here's an example code snippet for creating a Pongal-themed webpage:

# Happy Pongal 2021

![Pongal](https://www.gstatic.com/prettyearth/assets/full/6037.jpg)

Welcome to our Pongal-themed webpage! We hope you have a wonderful Pongal celebration with your loved ones. Here are some interesting facts about Pongal:

- Pongal is celebrated to thank the Sun God for a bountiful harvest
- Pongal is a four-day festival, with each day having its own significance
- Pongal is celebrated in the month of Thai, which usually falls in January or February

We wish you a happy and prosperous Pongal!