Festival date and tithi
Pongal 2030
பொங்கல்
Four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God.
At a glance
When is Pongal 2030?
Pongal 2030 is on Monday, 14 January 2030. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Pausha.
Also known as: Thai Pongal 2030.
- Date
- Monday, 14 January 2030
- Hindu date
- Shukla Dashami, Pausha
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Coincides with Makar Sankranti when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) rashi. This solar event marks the harvest season in Tamil Nadu, occurring around January 14-15.
For 2030, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 14 January 2030, with Shukla Dashami, Pausha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedPongal 2030 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
BharaniDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Celebrates the harvest season. Pongal means "boiling over" symbolizing abundance.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Pongal 2030?
Pongal 2030 is on Monday, 14 January 2030. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Pausha.
What is the tithi for Pongal 2030?
Pongal is observed on Shukla Dashami, Pausha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2030 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.