Kaanum Pongal 2025: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals For Last Day Of Pongal

Kaanum Pongal 2025: Kaanuma or Kaanum Pongal marks the final day of the four-day Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu and southern India. This significant day also honours the renowned Tamil philosopher and poet, Thiruvalluvar. Coinciding with the third day of the Tamil month of Thai, Kaanum Pongal falls in line with the Magh month in the traditional Hindu calendar. As people gather to celebrate, they pay tribute to Thiruvalluvar's enduring legacy. His wisdom and literary works continue to inspire and shape Tamil culture. By commemorating Thiruvalluvar Day, people acknowledge the profound impact of his teachings and writings on their community. This year, Kaanum Pongal is being observed on 16th January 2025.

Check out all the important details regarding timings, significance and rituals for the last day of Pongal festivities below:

Kaanum Pongal 2025: Date And Time

- Kaanum Pongal 2025 Date: 16th January 2025

- Kaanum Pongal 2025 Sankranti Moment: 09:03 AM, 14th January 2025

Kaanum Pongal 2025: Significance

The festival serves as a poignant celebration of family, community and gratitude, bringing people together and fostering unity and connection. Families unite, often gathering by the River Kaveri, to share meals and revel in the occasion. Homes are adorned with vibrant kolams, particularly those depicting the Sun God, who is revered with offerings such as Sarkarai Pongal. This day also prompts visits to loved ones, accompanied by the exchange of gifts, thereby strengthening social bonds and reinforcing community ties. As people come together, they reaffirm their relationships and express appreciation for one another, creating a sense of warmth and togetherness.

Kaanum Pongal is observed on the fourth day of Pongal - the grand harvest festival. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Kaanum Pongal 2025: Rituals

Kaanum Pongal is a vibrant celebration that showcases Tamil traditions and customs. The festival is marked by joyous gatherings with friends and family, similar to 'Bhai Dhuj' and 'Raksha Bandhan'. Sisters visit their brothers' homes and participate in the 'Kanu' ritual, feeding birds to pray for their brothers' prosperity. In rural areas, the 'Kumi patu' tradition is performed to facilitate speedy marriages for unmarried girls.

As the Pongal festivities come to a close, Andhra Pradesh celebrates with cattle worship and grand feasts, marking the end of the fasting period. Kaanum Pongal is a heartwarming conclusion to the festive season, filled with gratitude, joy, and unity. As people come together to celebrate, they are blessed with abundant wealth, good health, and everlasting happiness. May this auspicious festival bring warmth and prosperity to all who celebrate it.

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