Time to celebrate Thai PongalFeaturesBy Thilakshi BasnayakeThe "Thai Pongal" festival which falls this year on January 15 is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Hindus around the world, as well as in Sri Lanka. The Thai Pongal festival has been celebrated by Tamil Hindus since time immemorial and is a four-day festival. Patti Pongal / Mattu PongalNext comes the third day of Thai Pongal. Mattu Pongal is celebrated the day after Thai Pongal. The ‘Thai Pongal’ festival is all about fertility, gratitude, peace and harmony.

Source: Sunday Times January 14, 2026 14:01 UTC