{"id":5732,"date":"2021-01-12T05:41:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T05:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=5732"},"modified":"2025-09-06T11:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:46:59","slug":"pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is the Pongal Festival Celebrated? See How South India Celebrates Harvest Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Makar Sankranti, there arrives the most popular festival in <strong>South India.<\/strong> Pongal, the South Indian festival is famous all over India. This beautiful festival marks the end of winter. Not only that, but it also marks the beginning of the six-month journey of the Sun.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Pongal is a harvest festival that has been a part of cultural tradition in the southern regions. Besides, people enjoy the famous dish Pongal during this festival. Let us find out some amazing facts about the Pongal Festival in South India.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#why-is-the-pongal-festival-celebrated\" >Why is the Pongal festival celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#where-is-pongal-celebrated-in-india\" >Where is Pongal celebrated in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#when-is-pongal-celebrated\" >When is Pongal celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#what-is-the-story-of-pongal\" >What is the story of Pongal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#what-are-the-4-days-of-pongal\" >What are the 4 days of Pongal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#day-1-14-jan-2026%e2%80%93-bhogi\" >Day 1 (14 Jan 2026)\u2013 Bhogi\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#day-2-15-jan-2026%e2%80%93-thai-pongal\" >Day 2 (15 Jan 2026)\u2013 Thai Pongal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#day-3-16-jan-2026-%e2%80%93-mattu-pongal\" >Day 3 (16 Jan 2026) &#8211; Mattu Pongal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#day-4-17-jan-2026-kaanum-pongal\" >Day 4 (17 Jan 2026)- Kaanum Pongal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#what-is-the-pongal-dish\" >What is the Pongal dish?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-which-god-is-worshipped-in-pongal\" >Q. Which God is worshipped in Pongal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-what-is-the-date-of-the-pongal-festival-in-2026\" >Q. What is the date of the Pongal festival in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-are-pongal-and-sankranti-the-same\" >Q. Are Pongal and Sankranti the same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-why-do-kites-fly-on-makar-sankranti\" >Q. Why do kites fly on Makar Sankranti?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-which-is-the-most-famous-festival-celebrated-in-kerala\" >Q. Which is the most famous festival celebrated in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-what-is-pongal-known-as-in-kerala\" >Q. What is Pongal known as in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-what-is-south-india-famous-for\" >Q. What is South India famous for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/#q-when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-south-india\" >Q. When is the best time to visit South India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-the-pongal-festival-celebrated\"><\/span><strong>Why is the Pongal festival celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The word \u2018Pongal\u2019 means \u2018to boil\u2019 in Tamil.<\/strong> Pongal is a harvest festival. So, this festival has great significance to the farmers. People in<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/south-india-tours\/\">South India<\/a><\/strong> credit their year-yielding crops to the Sun God and Lord Indra. Thus, they celebrate Pongal to show gratitude to these Gods. Besides, they also worship the cattle that help them in growing crops.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read also: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-south-india-in-november\/\">Why You Should Visit South India in November<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-south-india-in-october\/\">Planning an October Trip to South India? Here Are the Best Spots<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-pongal-celebrated-in-india\"><\/span><strong>Where is Pongal celebrated in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pongal is celebrated in the southern states of India. They are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tamilnadu-tours\/\">Tamil Nadu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/chennai-tours\/\">Chennai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/pondicherry-tours\/\">Puducherry<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/andhra-pradesh-tours\/\">Andhra Pradesh<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-is-pongal-celebrated\"><\/span><strong>When is Pongal celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pongal falls in the Tamil month of Thai. That is a month that starts sometime in mid-January and ends in mid-February. <strong>People celebrate this year&#8217;s Pongal festival from 14 January 2026 to 17 January 2026 for 4 days in south India.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Kerala Tour Itinerary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-kerala-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\"> 5 Nights 6 Days Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">7 Days Kerala Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\"> 6 Nights 7 Days Karnataka &amp; Kerala Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-night-5-days-kerala-houseboat-backwater.html\"> 4 Nights 5 Days Kerala Backwater Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\"> 10 Nights 11 Days Goa Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-story-of-pongal\"><\/span><strong>What is the story of Pongal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>There are many interesting mythological stories related to Pongal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Once <strong>Lord Shiva commanded his mount, Basava<\/strong>, the bull to go to the earth and convey a message. He asked him to tell everyone that they should massage oil daily and eat only once a month. But, Basava told the people of the earth just the opposite. He asked them to eat daily and have an oil massage once a month. So, Shiva became furious with Basava and sent him to the earth. Then Basava started working in the fields and producing crops. Thus, Pongal has a connection with cattle. Therefore people of South India worship cattle in Pongal.<\/p>\n<p>2. Lord Krishna was mischievous as a child. He wanted to teach a lesson to the arrogant God of Rain, Indra. So, he asked the cowherds not to worship Indra. Thus Indra became angry and he brought a 3-day thunderstorm with heavy rain. Then Lord Krishna lifted the mountain Govardhan on his little finger to save the people on the earth. Thus, Indra realized that he was wrong to be arrogant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, read <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-march\/\">Best Places to Visit Kerala in March 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-4-days-of-pongal\"><\/span><strong>What are the 4 days of Pongal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-1-14-jan-2026%e2%80%93-bhogi\"><\/span><strong>Day 1 (14 Jan 2026)\u2013 Bhogi\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bhogiis the first day of the Pongal festival. On this day, people thank Lord Indra, the God of Rain. Besides, they set a bonfire made of dried cow dung and wood. Then, they throw their unused and unnecessary items in that fire.<\/p>\n<p>They believe that they burn old habits and get ready for the purification of their souls. Next, the female members gather around the fire and sing and dance. This ritual is called Bhogi Mantalu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-music-festivals-in-india\/\">Best Music Festivals in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-2-15-jan-2026%e2%80%93-thai-pongal\"><\/span><strong>Day 2 <\/strong><strong>(15 Jan 2026)<\/strong><strong>\u2013 Thai Pongal <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thai Pongal is the second day of Pongal. This is a special day of Pongal. People even call it Surya Pongal. Women have a bath early in the morning and wear new clothes. They also adorn themselves with jewelry. Then they make designs with lime powder at the entrance of their houses.<\/p>\n<p>These designs are Kolams. Then they cook a dish with milk and rice in a clay pot to which they attach a turmeric plant. They prepare Pongal with milk, rice, and jaggery in an open area, and offer it to the Sun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-buddhist-festivals-celebrated-in-india\/\">Famous Buddhist Festivals Celebrated in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-3-16-jan-2026-%e2%80%93-mattu-pongal\"><\/span><strong>Day 3 (16 Jan 2026) &#8211; Mattu Pongal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mattu Pongal is the third day of Pongal. People show gratitude to the farm animals on this day. They bathe these animals and paint their horns. Then they put tilak on these animals and decorate them with bells and garlands. Next, they worship these animals and offer Pongal to them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/\">10 Famous Tourism Festivals in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-4-17-jan-2026-kaanum-pongal\"><\/span><strong>Day 4 (17 Jan 2026)- Kaanum Pongal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kaanum Pongal is the fourth day of Pongal. People even call this Karinaal in some places in Tamil Nadu. People worship the Sun God. Then all the family members gather in the courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>Next, they offer the Sun God the leftover Pongal on turmeric leaves. Besides Pongal, they also offer sugarcane, betel leaves, and colored rice. In the end, they pray to God for prosperity and happiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggestion Itinerary:<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\"> 10 Days South India Trip Package<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-pongal-dish\"><\/span><strong>What is the Pongal dish?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two types of Pongal dishes. One is a sweet dish and the other one is a spicy dish. The rice that women boil with milk and jaggery in Thai Pongal is Sakkarai Pongal. It is brown and is a popular sweet dish. Besides, you can find this Pongal as Prasadam in temples. On the other hand, the Huggior Melagu Pongal is a spicy form of Pongal made of rice, pepper, and coconut. South Indian people enjoy this food as breakfast with sambhar and chutney. <strong>Also, read<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-india-in-march\/\">Best Places to Visit India in March<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indian festivals reflect the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/cultural-tours\/\">culture and traditions of different regions<\/a>. Yet, many festivals find different names in different parts of India. Pongal is one such festival. Pongal in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/north-india-tours\/\"><strong>North India<\/strong><\/a> is known by different names. It is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/punjab-tours\/\">Lohri in Punjab<\/a> and Makar Sankranti in other northern states. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/assam-tours\/\">Pongal in Assam<\/a> is known as Bihu and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/gujarat-tours\/\">Gujarat<\/a> is\u00a0<\/strong>known as Uttarayan. So, whatever the name of this festival is it brings joy and hope to the people of the country. <strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/south-indian-food-top-10-must-eat-local-dishes\/\">South Indian Food: Top 10 Must Eat Local Dishes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for South India Trip:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">10 Days Trip to South India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-temple-tours-itinerary.html\">12 Days South India Temple Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-tour-from-mumbai.html\">15 Days South India Trip from Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-south-india-tour-itinerary.html\">12 Days Tour to South India Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-religious-tour-from-mumbai.html\">Temple Tour of South India for 12 days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-south-india-tour.html\">5 Nights 6 Days South India Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"142\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-which-god-is-worshipped-in-pongal\"><\/span>Q. Which God is worshipped in Pongal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"215\">A. People in South India worship Lord Indra and the Sun during Pongal.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"279\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-what-is-the-date-of-the-pongal-festival-in-2026\"><\/span>Q. What is the date of the Pongal festival in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"357\">A. Pongal in 2026 will be celebrated from <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"354\">January 14th to January 17th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"407\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-are-pongal-and-sankranti-the-same\"><\/span>Q. Are Pongal and Sankranti the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"485\">A. Yes. Makar Sankranti in western India is known as Pongal in South India.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"537\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-why-do-kites-fly-on-makar-sankranti\"><\/span>Q. Why do kites fly on Makar Sankranti?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"713\">A. Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. People celebrate the season\u2019s arrival by flying kites from their rooftops.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"784\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-which-is-the-most-famous-festival-celebrated-in-kerala\"><\/span>Q. Which is the most famous festival celebrated in Kerala?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"951\">A. <strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"796\">Onam<\/strong> is the most famous festival in Kerala. It is a harvest festival celebrated in August or September with grand feasts, boat races, and traditional dances.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1001\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-what-is-pongal-known-as-in-kerala\"><\/span>Q. What is Pongal known as in Kerala?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1072\">A. In Kerala, the Pongal festival is popularly known as <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1069\">Pongala<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1119\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-what-is-south-india-famous-for\"><\/span>Q. What is South India famous for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1297\">A. South India is famous for its spicy cuisine, rich traditions, and grand temples. It is also well-known for South Indian silk, sandalwood crafts, and exquisite gold jewelry.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1356\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"q-when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-south-india\"><\/span>Q. When is the best time to visit South India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1511\">A. The best time to visit South India is during the winter season, between <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\">December and February<\/strong>, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for travel.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8505&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/\">What is Onam Festival in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/diwali-festival-importance-attraction-where-how-to-celebrate-it\/\">Diwali Festival: why and how to celebrate it?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/hornbill-festival-nagaland\/\">Hornbill Festival Nagaland \u2013 Attraction &amp; Things to Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/\">Learn\u00a0Popular Festival and Events of Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sunburn-festival-goa-dates-ticket-attraction-music-dance\/\">Sunburn Festival Goa: Popular Music &amp; Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-holi-color-festival-in-india\/\">Holi 2026, the Color Festival in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-lathmar-holi-why-how-is-it-celebrated\/\">What is Lathmar Holi? 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