Kaanum Pongal

Kaanum Pongal marks the end of the Pongal celebrations. The word ‘kaanum’ in Tamil means ‘to visit and so on the day of Kaanum Pongal families hold reunions. There is also a tradition of presenting gifts to one another as a token of love. Since Kaanum Pongal is the day of socializing, parks, zoos, theatres, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and other tourist destinations remain extremely crowded on this day. In Tamil Nadu, Kaanum Pongal is also referred to as ‘Virgin Pongal’ as it is enthusiastically celebrated by unmarried girls.