Pongal wallpapers and images

The harvest festival of South India, Pongal 2017, will be celebrated on January 14, 2010. As the festival is derived from solar calendar, the date of Pongal celebration is being fixed for every year. The Pongal 2017 falls on January 14 this year. The festival is auspicious and astronomically significant for Hindus. The Pongal celebration also marks the end of winter season and welcome the spring season. The myth behind Pongal celebration is, the sun begins its northward journey and enters the Capricorn zodiac sign (Makar Rashi) on Jan 14. This celestial phenomenon is being observed as Pongal in South India while North India observe it as Makarsankranti or 'Khichadi' festival. In Punjab a day before Makarsankranti or Pongal is being observed as Lohri festival. As the preparation for Pongal is in full swing, people are also looking to greet each other on this auspicious occasion. Happy Pongal Hope you rejoice in the charm of your tradition! Wish you