Mattu Pongal: Timings, Rituals, Significance, Dates Pongal is an ancient celebration for the people of Tamil Nadu that is celebrated for four continuous days. Mattu Pongal is the 3rd day of the Pongal celebrations and is observed on the second day of the Thai month in the Tamil calendar. Mattu Pongal 2026 will be celebrated on 16 January, honoring cows and bulls. Learn its rituals, significance, and connection to Tamil Nadu’s harvest traditions. Explore Mattu Pongal, a festival celebrating cattle's role in agriculture, observed in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Learn about the significance and rituals of the third day of Pongal, a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Find out how cattle are honoured, decorated and participated in jallikattu, a bull-taming sport.
