Ponggal

By unni_kumaran

Sat, 14 Jan 2012
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Margazhi’s passed and Thai is here;
Harvest’s over, the larder’s full.
Now is time to thank rain and sun
And the ploughing beast.
In the kitchen, the charcoal fire
Sweetens the air with flame-scorched milk.
May your Pongga rise and brim over
And scarcity and want shun you forever.
Poggalo Ponggal, Poggalo Ponggal.

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Submitted by jennifer on
Fascinating, what culture is this festival related to? J x

 

Submitted by unni_kumaran on
Jennifer Ponggal is a South Indian festival, celebrated on the first three days of Thai, the tenth month in the South Indian Calendar. India operates under 22 calendars, everything from the Jewish to the Gregorian. I am so pleased you found the poem interesting. Unni