Thai Pongal is celebrated annually an auspicious day of mid - January, Usually on 14th.
In this festival they pay their tribute to the sun 'Surya'. Same time they pay homage to cattle for their vital role in agriculture and faming. First day of Thai marks the commencement of the Sun's Northward journey from it's Southern most end referred to as 'Utharayanaya'. A new clay pot of milk is boiled to mark the beginning of the festival. It is considered as a sign of good fortune.
Homes are cleaned, color washed, decorated with new curtains etc. all family buy or sew mew clothes. Every thing made ready for the Pongal pooja of next day. Decorations are mostly ad mode up of banana leaves and mango leaves.
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