庞格尔节是风靡南印度庆祝丰收的节日。庞格尔节的名称来自一种甜米食物，并每年元月14日开始庆祝。节日庆祝持续三天。第一天祭拜雷雨神因帝拉，祈求丰收所需的足够的雨量。第二天祭拜太阳神（Surya）。第三天，家里的牛儿接受沐浴，装饰以鲜花、铃铛，画以彩绘。这一天是要感谢辛苦耕田的牛。

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.

不同地区庆祝的方式也有所不同。有些家庭打扫屋子，清理旧衣服。但主要的活动还是要整个村子的居民一起参加。左邻右舍聚在一起享受盛宴，分享彼此的谷物，感谢为丰收做出贡献的人们。

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.