Day 3: Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The third day of Pongal is Mattu Pongal. It is dedicated to the worship of cattle, acknowledging their important role in agriculture.

Main part of the festivities on the second day is the making of pongal, rice cooked with jaggery. Mattu Pongal, celebrated on third day, involves worshipping of cattle. Jallikattu events are ...