龐格爾節是風靡南印度慶祝豐收的節日。龐格爾節的名稱來自一種甜米食物，并每年元月14日開始慶祝。節日慶祝持續三天。第一天祭拜雷雨神因帝拉，祈求豐收所需的足夠的雨量。第二天祭拜太陽神（Surya）。第三天，家里的牛兒接受沐浴，裝飾以鮮花、鈴鐺，畫以彩繪。這一天是要感謝辛苦耕田的牛。

Pongal is a popular harvest festival in South India. Named after a sweet rice dish, Pongal starts on January 14 of each year. The celebration lasts for three days. On the first day, Pongal is offered to Bhogi or Indran (the rain gods) for providing rain for the harvest. On the second day, pongal is offered to the sun (Surya). On the third day, the family's cattle (mattu) is cleaned and dressed up with flowers, bells, and color powder. This is the day to honor the cattle's hard work for plowing the fields.

不同地區慶祝的方式也有所不同。有些家庭打掃屋子，清理舊衣服。但主要的活動還是要整個村子的居民一起參加。左鄰右舍聚在一起享受盛宴，分享彼此的谷物，感謝為豐收做出貢獻的人們。

Festivities vary in different regions. Some families clean their houses and throw away old clothes. But the main activity involves people from the entire village. Neighbors get together for a community feast to share their crops and give thanks to all who have contributed to a successful harvest.