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Pongol

noun
Pon·​gol | \ ˈpäŋˌgäl\
plural -s

Definition of Pongol

: the great Tamil New Year's festival of southern India beginning the month Magh

History and Etymology for Pongol

Tamil poṅkal boiling, a preparation of boiled rice; from the rice's being offered at the festival

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