The sweet rice is then offered to the Sun God (Surya Bhagavan) as a thanksgiving for the good harvest and hence, the first day is known as Surya Pongal. The second day is known as Maatu Pongal.

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Malaysian Hindus will celebrate Pongal, the harvest festival, on Tuesday (Jan 14), a tradition that expresses gratitude for a bountiful harvest while seeking blessings for prosperity. Hindu Sangam ...