Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2024, Andal Kalyanam date is January 14. Goddess Andal (Godadevi / Goda Ammavaru) merged with Lord Ranganatha in Srirangam after observing the Paavai Nombu (in Margali masam). The union of Goddess Andal and Lord […]
Pongal is a four-day festival celebrated with lot of gusto in Tamil Nadu. It is observed in the Tamil month, Thai Masam. In 2024, Pongal starts on January 14 with Bhogi Pongal. It is the biggest harvest festival celebrated as thanks giving occasion to the nature. Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, Kannum Pongal are […]
Bhogi Pongal or Bogi festival is the first day of Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The similar festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka with same name. In 2024, Bhogi Pondal date is January 14. Bogi festival is dedicated to Lord Indra, the God of clouds and Rains. This is the reason why Bhogi […]
13 January 2021 is Bhogi (Bhogi Pongal), the first day of Pongal or Makara Sankranthi festival. It is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It falls a day prior to Sankranthi or Makara Sankramana festival. As it marks the last day of Dhanurmasam or Margali masam, Andal Kalyanam or Sri Godadevi […]
14 January 2016 is Bhogi Pongal, the first day of Pongal or Makara Sankranthi festival. It is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It falls a day prior to Sankranthi or Makara Sankramana festival. As it marks the last day of Dhanurmasam or Margali masam, Andal Kalyanam or Sri Godadevi Kalyanam is […]
Today, 13 January 2013 is Bhogi Pongal. In Tamil Nadu, it is Bhogi Pongal and in Andhra Pradesh it is Bhogi festival, the first day of Makara Sankranthi festival. Bhogi festival is marks the beginning of 4-day Makar Sankranti festival in AP and Karnataka and Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. Bhogi Mantalu and Bhogi Pallu […]
Pongal 2012 dates: Pongal is celebrated for 4 days in Tamil Nadu as Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal & Kaanuma Pongal. In 2012, Pongal date is January 15 as the it starts on 14 January with Bhogi Pongal. Kaanum Pongal (January 17) marks the end of Pongal in Tamil Nadu. It is a celebration […]