The year begins with Sankranti, Pongal, Tussu or by any name you call the festival, it is the same.
India’s charm lies in celebrating the same festival in different ways and are called by different names. Come January, each year on the 14th or on the 15th.
In Southern part of India, it is called ‘ Pongal’ it is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest . Celebrated over four days. Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, which is considered an auspicious month.
The new rice is cooked with jaggery and milk on a pot in the fields by the farmers.
We make this sweet dish and it is called, ‘ Pongal’. The milk boils over and we call it as ‘Pongaradu’ means overflowing.
Makar Sankranti, also referred to as Uttarayana. Makara, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival. Usually falling on the date of 14th January annually, this occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. This is also to pay gratitude to the Sun Lord.
In Gujarat, the kite festival starts some days earlier than Makar Sankaranti. Now all over India the kites are in high demand. One can see people flying kites all over India. Colourful kites adorn the sky during this period and is a great sight to watch.
Tusu Parab is a harvest festival celebrated in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odhissa and Assam.
Every State prepares their own delicacy dishes. People meet their relatives and friends and have fun.
On the whole, all celebrate and thank the Sun Lord on this day.
In many houses, the preparation has started to celebrate the first festival of this year, 2025.
May this year roll down well for all.
The Momma Clan 
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