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When Is Thai Pongal 2025?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Festivals & Dates Queries

Thai Pongal 2025 falls on Tuesday, January 14. Distinct from the broader Pongal’s four-day sequence, Thai Pongal day specifically salutes the Sun God for harvest blessings. Households cook sweet rice in decorated pots, heralding abundance and familial harmony.

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