Festival date and tithi
Pongal 2031
பொங்கல்
Four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God.
At a glance
When is Pongal 2031?
Pongal 2031 is on Tuesday, 14 January 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Magha.
Also known as: Thai Pongal 2031.
- Date
- Tuesday, 14 January 2031
- Hindu date
- Krishna Shashthi, Magha
- 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 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 14 January 2031, with Krishna Shashthi, Magha. 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 2031 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniDietary 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 2031?
Pongal 2031 is on Tuesday, 14 January 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Magha.
What is the tithi for Pongal 2031?
Pongal is observed on Krishna Shashthi, Magha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2031 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.