Thai 2, the day after Pongal · Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Mattu Pongal & Kanuma 2027

Date
Saturday, 16 January 2027
Sunrise (Chennai): 6:35 AM
Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Thu 14 Jan, 9:00 PM

About this festival

Mattu Pongal honours cattle, the farmer's partners in the harvest. Cows and bulls are bathed, their horns painted and decorated with bells and garlands. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana the same day is Kanuma, and in parts of Tamil Nadu Jallikattu is held around this day.

How it is observed

  • Cattle are bathed, decorated and fed pongal and sugarcane.
  • Kanuma: a feast with family; many avoid travel on this day.
  • Kaanum Pongal (the next day) is for visiting relatives and outings.

All dates

DateNotes
Thursday, 15 January 2026Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Wed 14 Jan, 2:58 PM
Saturday, 16 January 2027Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn): Thu 14 Jan, 9:00 PM

Questions people ask

What is Kaanum Pongal?

The fourth day of the Pongal festival, the day after Mattu Pongal, when families visit relatives and go on outings.

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