"Pongal" meaning in All languages combined

See Pongal on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Transliteration of Tamil பொங்கல் (poṅkal). Etymology templates: {{translit|en|ta|பொங்கல்}} Transliteration of Tamil பொங்கல் (poṅkal) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pongal
  1. A Hindu harvest festival of South India, particularly in the Tamil community, observed at the start of the month Tai (typically around January 14). Wikipedia link: Pongal (festival) Categories (topical): Hinduism, Holidays

Alternative forms

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