The second of the four-day Pongal festivities – known as Surya Pongal or Thai Pongal – is said to be an important day during the harvest festival. As is common to most South Indian traditions ...

The main event of the day is the making of the classic Pongal dish, which consists of rice, lentils, and spices. The meal is prepared in a clay vessel and presented to Surya as a sign of gratitude.