Bhogi
Bhogi is the first day of the four-day Pongal festival. According to the Gregorian calendar it is normally celebrated on 13 January. It is a festival celebrated widely in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Festivals 2020: These occasions act as an opportunity to bring the family members living far away and friends together. From these originates the concept of celebrating a myriad of festivals bound with rituals, events and virtuous deeds. In India, Hindu Calendar or Panchang formed on the basis of Moon (Lunar Calendar) and Sun (Solar Calendar) is referred to when calculating the date and muhurat of the festival.
| Bhogi | |
|---|---|
| Official name | போகி பொங்கல் |
| Type | Seasonal, traditional |
| Significance | Midwinter festival |
| Celebrations | Bonfire |
| Begins | மார்கழி மாதம் கடைசி நாள் |
| Date | 13 January(last day of Maarkali month) |
| Related to | Pongal (festival) Bihu (Bhogali / Magh / Bhogi in Telugu) lohri vishu vaisakhi |
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