Tamil Thai Pongal Day
When: First four days of Thai (Hindu Calandar), January 14th-January 17th
What: Tamil Thai Pongal Day is a day where everyone warships the Gods, the sun, the earth, the cattle, and their bounty. They pray for a good harvest of rice.
How: It is celebrated by cleaning houses and then painting and decorating them. People wear new clothes and dress up their cattle in beautiful flowers and beads. People also feast. They have huge bonfires and throw every unwanted item into the blazing flames.
What: Tamil Thai Pongal Day is a day where everyone warships the Gods, the sun, the earth, the cattle, and their bounty. They pray for a good harvest of rice.
How: It is celebrated by cleaning houses and then painting and decorating them. People wear new clothes and dress up their cattle in beautiful flowers and beads. People also feast. They have huge bonfires and throw every unwanted item into the blazing flames.