Pongal Gifts Online to India

How to send Pongal Gifts Online ?

The harvest festival of Tamil Nadu is known as Pongal. On this occasion when you are abroad and not being able to spend the day with your family and friends in India, you can send Pongal gifts online. Our gifting portal is always here for you to make all your occasions a memorable experience, on Pongal you can choose from Chocolates, Dry Fruits, Flowers, Gift Vouchers and Sweets. All you do is select the gift you want to send and place an order with us and we will deliver your gifts right on time to your dear ones. Definitely the easiest and the hassle free way to send gifts through online gifting in Mumbai or other places in India.

How to send Pongal Gifts to Chennai

To your near and dear ones residing in Chennai, send the best thoughtful gifts to make the occasion of Pongal a memorable occasion. We bring to you the appropriate gifts you would want to send to your family and friends on Pongal festival. Just click on our Pongal gift page, go through our gifts collection, select the one which your dear ones will love and finally go through the payment page. Rest be assured that your gift will reach right on time, so you can celebrate the occasion of Pongal with your family and friends in Chennai. Besides Pongal, you can also find marriage anniversary gifts for friends in India on our website.

What is Pongal?

Pongal is a four day harvest and cultural festival of the people residing in Tamil Nadu. It is their way of thanking the nature for everything it provides. The first day is called Bhogi festival in honour of Lord Indra for providing rain. The second day of the occasion, rice is boiled in earthenware to offer to Sun God. On the third day it is Mattu Pongal which is observed to celebrate and worship the cows. Finally the last day is Kaanum Pongal day which is observed with various rituals to bring peace and prosperity in the house.

How do I find the perfect gift for Pongal?

The festival of Pongal is a unique one that celebrates mother nature, and embraces the idea of change. Although all of us want the best and the perfect gift for our loved ones, the interest and preferences of an individual makes it unreasonable to fixate on a particular thing. But an idea is the best solution to find the perfect gift based on your wishes and preferences. There are many traditions that surround the festival of Pongal. Hence, if you wish to send a gift that embodies the traditional spirit of Pongal you can send sculptures, puja thali, dry fruits, sweets without which any auspicious occasion is incomplete and Kitchen ware. But if you wish to send gifts that your loved ones will be able to use then considering their needs and interest will be a good option. Most of the time the best gifts are the ones that they can use in their daily life or something that will give them an unique experience. When it comes to these you can opt for gift cards, gift hampers, electronic gadgets, personalized gift and so much more and this can be also be ideal anniversary gift for mom and dad in India.

What are the customs of Pongal?

As Pongal is a 4 day long festival the traditions and the distinct days are dedicated to significant beings. Hence, there are plenty of customs that one has to follow to complete the festivities. The festivals start with cleaning the houses to decorating it as the belief that the Gods visits every household to bless it. Then the worshipping of cattle is seen followed by starting the ritual of boiling milk, making the auspicious dish Pongal. The dish is first offered to Lord Surya and Ganesha as a custom and then the celebration begins. Feasting, family gathering, and cultural activities end the day of Pongal.

What are the different days of Pongal?

Each day of Pongal adds significance to the festival. The four days have a cultural and traditional significance that celebrates different aspects of nature. The days of Pongal are called:

Bhogi Pongal, is the first day when the cleaning starts that signifies the embracing of the future and letting go of the unnecessary things of the past. 

Thai Pongal, is the second day dedicated to worshipping the Sun God Surya and the fertility of the earth.

Mattu Pongal, is the third day when the cattle are worshiped to honor them for all the contribution that they have in our life. 

Kannum Pongal, is the last day which is dedicated to family get-togethers and feasting along with many other cultural activities. 

These days the festival of Pongal is one of the most significant festivals. This connects people with its roots and embraces new ideas and beginnings.

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