Last day of Margazhi (Dhanu) · Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka

Bhogi 2027

Bhogi Pandigai · Bhogi Panduga

Date
Thursday, 14 January 2027
Sunrise (Chennai): 6:34 AM
Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Thu 14 Jan, 9:00 PM

About this festival

Bhogi is the first day of the Pongal and Sankranti festival, the day before the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn). Old and unused things are burnt in a bonfire at dawn to welcome a fresh start, and homes are cleaned and decorated with kolam.

How it is observed

  • Bhogi bonfire (Bhogi mantalu) of old things before sunrise.
  • Cleaning and whitewashing the house; fresh kolam at the entrance.
  • In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, "Bhogi pallu" (berries and coins) are showered on young children.

All dates

DateNotes
Tuesday, 13 January 2026Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Wed 14 Jan, 2:58 PM
Thursday, 14 January 2027Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Thu 14 Jan, 9:00 PM

Questions people ask

Is Bhogi always the day before Pongal?

Yes. Bhogi is the last day of the Tamil month Margazhi, and Pongal (Thai Pongal) is the first day of Thai, so they are always back to back.

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