Happy Kaanum Pongal
Fourth day of the Pongal festival is observed as the Kaanum Pongal and it also called "Kanni Pongal". During the Kaanum pongal day, family members and relatives wish each other. The Family elders present gifts to the members of that family. Feeding birds is also considered auspicious on this day. people offer khichdi to the birds on this day.
Kaanum Pongal is also called as Karinaal or Thiruvalluvar day. It is celebrated on the Third day of the Thai month. Every year Kaanum Pongal falls almost on the same day. Because this festival is celebrated according to solar calender. every year, it is observed on the 16th January (sometimes on 17th January).
This is a time for family reunions in Tamil Nadu. Falling on the third day of the Pongal festivities, brothers pay special tribute to their married sisters by giving gifts as affirmation of their filial love. Landlords present gifts of food, clothes and money to their workforce.
During Kaanum Pongal (the word kaanum in this context means "to visit"), people visit relatives and friends to enjoy the festive season. In the cities this day is synonymous with people flocking to beaches and theme parks to have a day out with their families.
They also chew sugar cane and decorate their houses with kolam. This day is a day to thank relatives and friends for their support in the harvest. Although it started as a farmers festival, today it has become a national festival for all Tamils irrespective of their origins or even religion. It is as popular in urban areas as is in rural areas.This festival also marks the end of the Pongal festivities for the year.
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