Traditionally a day of cleaning and clearing out old items — symbolically making space for a fresh season. Many families also pray for rain and wellbeing.
What this festival celebrates
A symbolic shift towards brighter days is embraced as people seek light, warmth, and renewal.
Gratitude for the bountiful harvest, the essential rain, and the countless hands (and animals) that contribute to its success.
Flying kites, enjoying sweets, creating rangoli/kolam designs, visiting temples, sharing family meals,
Please note that the daily summary below is based on the original "3 days of Sankranti and Pongal celebration" page you shared with us.
3‑Day Pongal Celebration Guide
An uncomplicated itinerary for the three-day period: its significance and common family activities.
The main celebration day — families thank the Sun (Surya) for helping the harvest. Special food is cooked and offered with prayers.
A day to thank cattle for their role in farming. People bathe and decorate cattle, adorn horns, and celebrate with village/community activities.
Many families mark Makar Sankranti as a one‑day festival with temple visits, prasad, special foods (like khichdi), and kite flying.
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Groups of people come together on terraces and open spaces to fly kites, enjoy music, eat snacks,
Offer sesame and jaggery treats and welcome with "तिळगुळ घ्या,
Bright patterns at the entrance—welcoming guests, prosperity, and good luck.
During this time in certain areas, bonfires, songs, and the sharing of peanuts and rewri provide added warmth.
It is common to donate grains, clothes, or food to those in need—spread warmth to those less fortunate.
Make a small plan: reach out to seniors, stop by neighbors, distribute treats, and snap a family picture.
Food that fits the theme
Fast and important items worth mentioning without recipes—just names and significance.
- Tilgul / Til laddoo (sesame + jaggery)
- Chikki (peanut/sesame brittle)
- Puran poli / Gul poli (sweet flatbread)
- Sakkarai Pongal (sweet pongal)
- Ven Pongal (savory pongal)
- Sugarcane (symbol of abundance)
- Khichdi (often offered as prasad)
- Gajak / Revdi (winter sweets)
- Peanuts + jaggery snacks
Include a mention of utilizing environmentally friendly decorations and steering clear of harmful kite strings to ensure a bird-friendly and people-friendly celebration.
Marathi Quotes (कॉपी करा)
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वेगळा शब्द वापरून पाहा (उदा: “सूर्य”, “पतंग”, “तिळगुळ”, “समृद्धी”).
FAQ
Can I add more days or rename them?
Yes — edit the DAYS and QUOTES lists in the script at the bottom.
Is Pongal always 3 days?
Several families commemorate a three-day central event, with certain communities incorporating extra traditions that can be extended on the schedule if desired.
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