Pongal is also the name of the dish made and eaten during this festival. It is a mixture of boiled sweet rice. It is derived from the Tamil word pongu, which means “to boil over”.
It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest.
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