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Thaip
1. Thaip
Ponggal
an auspicious start
to the year
by the
Tamil Community
2. What is Thaip Ponggal?
• “Thai” is literally the name of the Tamil
month. Ponggal refers to the sweet rice
broth prepared at the break of dawn on
this day.
• It is usually observed on 14 January or
sometimes a day before or later.
• It also marks the beginning of the
auspicious season for Hindus.
3. Who celebrates?
• All Tamils observe this
celebration, regardless of
religion. The Hindus make an
offering of the sweet broth to the
Sun God. Otherwise this is
considered an auspicious start of
a new year.
4. Why celebrate?
• The Tamils have an agrarian past
and even in today’s context many
Tamils in Tamil Nadu toil on their
farms to make a living. This event
is a reminder to the Tamils of
their agrarian past.
5. What is the highlight?
• In Singapore many families
awaken early in the morning and
prepare Ponggal. It is an
opportunity for the community to
come together and celebrate their
identity and culture.
6. Thamizhar Thirunaal
• Mr G Sarangapani, a pioneer who
strived hard to establish Tamil as
one of the official languages of
this nation, declared this day as
Thamizhar Thirunaal and to date
this is observed by many
organisations in Singapore.
7. Is this the Tamil New Year?
• No, this is just a harvest festival.
The New Year falls on the 14
April. However this year the
government of Tamil Nadu in
India has declared this day as the
official Tamil New Year.
8. Is there a celebration in
Little India?
• The Little India Shopkeepers and
Heritage Association (LISHA), the
Hindu Endowments Board (HEB)
jointly promote this festival with
many other organisations. A 3-
day fair is held at Campbell Lane
in Little India every Year.
9. How do I greet?
• The greeting is
“Ponggal Vaazh-thuk-kal”.
