Festival date logic
Pongal 2031
பொங்கல்
Four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God.
Direct answer
When is Pongal 2031?
Pongal 2031 is on Tuesday, 14 January 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Chaitra.
Also searched as: Thai Pongal 2031.
Gregorian date
Tuesday, 14 January 2031Hindu date
Krishna Shashthi, ChaitraObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 14 January 2031, with Krishna Shashthi, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyPongal 2031 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
sankrantiFestival type
regionalNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
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 2031?
Pongal 2031 is on Tuesday, 14 January 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Pongal 2031?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Shashthi, Chaitra. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Pongal.
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Pongal 2031 on Tuesday, 14 January 2031 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Shashthi, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.