Pongal is one of the most important festivals for the Telugu and Tamil community people. Pongal is a multi-day harvest festival which is dedicated to the Sun God. It marks the end of the winter solstice and is also popularly celebrated as Makar Sankranti, Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan in the different parts of the country. The auspicious festival of Pongal is celebrated on the first day of the month Tai, as per the Telugu solar calendar, which usually falls on January 14. This year too, the 4-day festive period of Pongal will begin on January 14, and end on January 17. Watch the video to know more.