PONGGAL Hari Thaiponggal (Bahasa T

PONGGAL

Hari Thaiponggal (Bahasa Tamil: தைப்பொங்கல்) merupakan perayaan menuai yang diraikan secara meluas oleh orang Tamil di negeri Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka dan Malaysia serta di tempat-tempat di mana terdapat ramai kaum Tamil. Di Malaysia, perayaan ini disambut selama empat hari berturut-turut dan merupakan acara terbesar selepas sambutan Deepavali dan Thaipusam.
Perkataan Thai (Bahasa Tamil: தை) dalam Bahasa Tamil merujuk kepada bulan ke-10 dalam kalendar Tamil. Manakala Ponggal (பொங்கல்) bererti “melimpah-ruah”. Perayaan ini biasanya dirayakan sekitar 13 hingga 15 Januari dalam kalender Gregorian yang merupakan hari terakhir bulan "Maargazhi" sehingga hari ketiga bulan “Thai” dalam Kalendar Tamil. Ponggal dirayakan serentak dengan perayaan Makara Sankranthi yang disambut di seluruh India.
Ia menandakan hari Matahari bergerak ke utara, menandakan permulaan Uttarayana. Hari menjadi semakin panjang di tanah Tamil Nadu. Ia juga mewakili solstice India apabila matahari dikatakan memasuki rumah ke-10 dalam Kalendar Tamil iaitu Makaram atau (Bahasa Inggeris: Capricorn). Selain itu, bulan Thai juga sangat sesuai untuk upacara perkahwinan.
Susu melimpah dalam belanga tanah liat melambangkan kekayaan harta benda bagi penghuni rumah. Thaiponggal, dirayakan ketika masa menuai. Secara tradisi bertujuan berterima kasih kepada Dewa Matahari dan ternakan ladang yang membantu menghasilkan kekayaan harta benda.
Ucapan "Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum" (Bahasa Tamil: தை பிறந்தால் வழி பிறக்கும்) dan “Pongalo Ponggal” (Bahasa Tamil: பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்) bererti "permulaan Thai membuka peluang baru" sering diucap berkait dengan perayaan hari Thaiponggal.
Jika di India, perayaan ini disambut lebih meriah daripada Deepavali, iaitu selama seminggu. Di Malaysia, tidak kurang hebatnya peranan yang dimainkan dalam seisi keluarga yang mana disambut selama empat hari berturut-turut.
Hari Pertama-Bhogi

Pada hari pertama perayaan ini, Bhogi yang membawa maksud yang cukup signifikan menandakan permulaan penting dalam kehidupan masyarakat India.
Seluruh rumah dibersihkan dan barang-barang lusuh dibuang dan dibakar bagi menyingkirkan anasir-anasir buruk. Bhogi juga secara tidak langsung memberi penghormatan kepada Dewa Indra atau Dewa Langit dan Dewa Hujan yang menyuburkan tanah selepas hampir setahun bercucuk tanam.
Hari Kedua-Suriya Ponggal

Pada hari kedua, Surya Ponggal disambut dengan meriah di rumah masing-masing atau di kuil. Surya Ponggal memberi penghormatan kepada tenaga matahari dan bermulanya hari pertama bulan Thai dalam kalendar Tamil. Seawal pukul 5 pagi, penganut-penganut agama Hindu di Malaysia, India dan di serata dunia membuat persiapan untuk memasak Ponggal dalam periuk tanah liat. Kaum wanita yang sudah berkahwin dan anak dara akan bangun awal untuk membentuk dan melakar ‘kolam’ menggunakan beras, bunga atu tepung beras yang berwarna-warni di halaman rumah. Pintu rumah diikat dengan tebu dan daun mangga bagi menceriakan suasana. Upacara mengikat tebu dan daun mangga di pintu adalah upacara turun temurun orang Tamil sejak dulu. Periuk tanah liat dihias dengan daun mangga, daun kunyit dan pewarna ‘kum kum’ bagi menceriakan lagi suasana. Pada zaman moden ini, periuk tanah liat siap dicat berwarma-warni dengan pelbagai corak. Selain itu, tiga buah tebu diikat berbentuk segi tiga dan didirikan mengelilingi periuk belanga tersebut. Di mana periuk belanga berada di tengah-tengah dan di bawah ikatan tebu tersebut.
Amalan ini amat simbolik terutamanya kepada golongan petani. Ia bukan sahaja merupakan hari pertama padi dituai tetapi beras yang dikumpul digunakan untuk memasak Ponggal bersama susu sehingga ia melimpah keluar. Perbuatan membiarkan masakan ini melimpah dikenali sebagai Ponggal. Apabila susu sedang mendidih, seisi keluarga bersiap-sedia berkumpul di sekitar periuk menantikan susu mengalir keluar. Seterusnya bersama-sama mereka akan melaungkan ucapan 'Pongal-O-Pongal' sebanyak tiga kali seiring dengan limpahan susu tersebut dari periuk.
PONGGAL atau susu yang melimpah juga membawa maksud bahawa hidup seseorang akan dilimpahi kemakmuran, kesejahteraan dan keamanan.
Seterusnya, Ponggal dimasak dengan beras, gula merah, buah pelaga, badam, buah gajus, kismis dan minyak sapi sebelum dipersembah menggunakan daun pisang kepada Dewa Surya dan seterusnya diedarkan kepada para penganut iaitu ahli keluarga. Tujuh jenis sayuran dan rempah ratus seperti lada kering, jintan manis, buah pelaga, jintan putih dan biji sawi adalah antara bahan-bahan wajib untuk hidangan istimewa pada hari perayaan ini. Seterusnya, penyediaan juadah berasaskan sayur-sayuran kampung pula mendidik generasi muda mengenali masakan asli nenek moyang mereka.
Hari Ketiga-Maattu Ponggal

Pada hari ketiga adalah sambutan Maattu Ponggal atau Ponggal untuk lembu. Lembu-lembu dimandikan, dibubuh kunyit pada tanduk dan badannya serta dikalungkan dengan bunga. Ada juga yang mengecat tanduk lembu dengan pelbagai warna dan diikat loceng pada lehernya. Ponggal yang dimasak juga disuapkan kepada lembu dan haiwan-haiwan ternakan lain.
Lembu dianggap sebagai haiwan yang berjasa dan suci oleh para petani kerana membantu membajak tanah dan memberi susu yang berkhasiat. Pada hari ini juga, haiwan-haiwan itu dibiarkan berehat.
Hari Keempat - Kanni Ponggal atau Kaanum Ponggal

Ponggal terakhir pada hari keempat ialah Kanni Ponggal. Kanni bermaksud anak dara dan seperti namanya, mereka yang sudah mencapai akil baligh digalakkan untuk memasak Ponggal sama ada di rumah atau beramai-ramai di kuil. Bagi yang sudah berkahwin, mereka akan berdoa untuk keluarga yang sihat. Manakala yang belum berkahwin akan berdoa untuk perkahwinan bahagia yang akan datang. Kanni Ponggal juga secara tidak langsung menarik perhatian ibu bapa untuk mencari jodoh untuk anak lelaki mereka. Seterusnya, para ahli keluarga yang lebih muda pula akan memberi penghormatan kepada orang tua dengan menunduk menyentuh kaki mereka untuk mendapatkan restu.

Penduduk di bahagian selatan Tamil Nadu menyambut perayaan ini seumpama sambutan Tahun Baru. Pelbagai acara seperti pertandingan Jallikattu (pertandingan antara manusia dan lembu) dan Silambam (seni mempertahankan diri) diadakan di Madurai, Tiruchirapalli dan Tanjavur. Sungguhpun permainan ini tidak menyerlah di Malaysia, namun Ponggal tetap disambut dengan penuh meriah mengikut adat.

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PONGGAL Day Thaiponggal (Tamil: தைப்பொங்கல்) is a celebration of harvest which is widely diraikan by Tamils in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Malaysia as well as in places where there are many Tamil people. In Malaysia, this celebration was met for four days in a row and is the biggest event after Deepavali and Thaipusam welcome.The word Thai (Tamil: தை) in Tamil refers to the 10th month in the Tamil calendar. Whereas Ponggal (பொங்கல்) means "melimpah-ruah". This Festival is usually celebrated around 13 to 15 January in the Gregorian calendar which is the last day of the month "Maargazhi" until the third day of the month of "Thai" in the Tamil Calendar. Concurrent with the celebrated Ponggal Festival Makara Sankranthi which was welcomed across India.It marks the day the Sun moves to the North, marks the beginning of the mighty Parasurama. The day became increasingly long in the land of Tamil Nadu. He also represented India in the solstice the Sun is said to be entering the 10th House in Tamil Calendar i.e. Makaram or (English: Capricorn). In addition, the month of Thai are also very appropriate for the wedding ceremony.Abundant milk in clay pots symbolizing wealth of possessions for the occupants of the House. Thaiponggal, celebrated when the harvest. Traditionally aimed at thanking the gods of Sun and livestock fields that help produce a wealth of possessions."Thai Pirandhal Vazhi greeting Pirakkum" (Tamil: பிறந்தால் வழி தை பிறக்கும்) and "Pongalo Ponggal" (Tamil: பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்) means "beginning of Thai open new opportunities often chanted" relates to the Thaiponggal day celebration.If in India, the Festival welcomed more festive than Diwali, which is during the week. In Malaysia, no less wonderful part played in the family household, which welcomed over four days in a row.First Day-Bhogi On the first day, Bhogi Festival which brings the meaning of significant marks the beginning of an important community in the life of India.The whole House cleaned and shabby goods dumped and burned to get rid of bad unwanted evils. Bhogi is also indirectly pay homage to the God Indra or the God of heaven and God of the rain that nourish the soil after planting bercucuk almost a year.Second Day-Suriya Ponggal Pada hari kedua, Surya Ponggal disambut dengan meriah di rumah masing-masing atau di kuil. Surya Ponggal memberi penghormatan kepada tenaga matahari dan bermulanya hari pertama bulan Thai dalam kalendar Tamil. Seawal pukul 5 pagi, penganut-penganut agama Hindu di Malaysia, India dan di serata dunia membuat persiapan untuk memasak Ponggal dalam periuk tanah liat. Kaum wanita yang sudah berkahwin dan anak dara akan bangun awal untuk membentuk dan melakar ‘kolam’ menggunakan beras, bunga atu tepung beras yang berwarna-warni di halaman rumah. Pintu rumah diikat dengan tebu dan daun mangga bagi menceriakan suasana. Upacara mengikat tebu dan daun mangga di pintu adalah upacara turun temurun orang Tamil sejak dulu. Periuk tanah liat dihias dengan daun mangga, daun kunyit dan pewarna ‘kum kum’ bagi menceriakan lagi suasana. Pada zaman moden ini, periuk tanah liat siap dicat berwarma-warni dengan pelbagai corak. Selain itu, tiga buah tebu diikat berbentuk segi tiga dan didirikan mengelilingi periuk belanga tersebut. Di mana periuk belanga berada di tengah-tengah dan di bawah ikatan tebu tersebut.This practice was highly symbolic chiefly to the farmers. He was not only the first day of rice harvested but rice piled used to cook dairy so he shared Ponggal overflows out. This bountiful cuisine let deeds known as Ponggal. When milk is boiling, the whole family gather around the pot bersiap-sedia looking forward to pouring out milk. Together they will melaungkan the next speech ' Pongal-O-Pongal ' three times along with the overflow of the milk from the pot.PONGGAL or abundant milk also mean that someone's life will be prosperity abound, well-being and security.Next, Ponggal rice cooked with sugar, red, fruit, almonds, buah pelaga gajus, raisins and beef oil before dipersembah using banana leaves to the Solar Deity and so on were circulated to adherents of the family. Seven types of vegetables such as hundred herbs and dried pepper, cumin, sweet fruit pelaga, cumin and mustard seeds are among the ingredients required for a special meal on the day of the feast. Hence, the provision of juadah based on vegetables village also educates the younger generation to recognize the original cuisine of their fathers.Third Day-Maattu Ponggal On the third day was a welcome Maattu Ponggal or Ponggal for the bulls. Oxen is bathed, placed on the horns and body turmeric as well as worn with interest. There is also a bull with horns painted various colors and tied bells on his neck. Ponggal disuapkan also cooked ox and other animals-livestock animals.The Bull is considered holy and meritorious animals by farmers for help plowing land and provide nutritious milk. On this day also, animals-animals that were left to rest.Day four-Kanni Ponggal or Kaanum Ponggal Ponggal last on the fourth day was Kanni Ponggal. Kanni means Virgin and as the name suggests, those who have reached puberty are encouraged to cook n Deputy Ponggal either at home or at the shrine en masse. For those who are already married, they will pray for the family of able-bodied men. While that has yet to marry will be praying for a happy marriage is coming. Kanni Ponggal also indirectly attracted the attention of the parents to find a soul mate for their son. Next, the experts of younger families also will pay homage to the parents with their feet touching down to get the blessing. Penduduk di bahagian selatan Tamil Nadu menyambut perayaan ini seumpama sambutan Tahun Baru. Pelbagai acara seperti pertandingan Jallikattu (pertandingan antara manusia dan lembu) dan Silambam (seni mempertahankan diri) diadakan di Madurai, Tiruchirapalli dan Tanjavur. Sungguhpun permainan ini tidak menyerlah di Malaysia, namun Ponggal tetap disambut dengan penuh meriah mengikut adat.

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PONGGAL Thaiponggal Day (Tamil: தைப்பொங்கல்) is a harvest celebration that diraikan widely by country Tamils ​​in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Malaysia as well as in places where there are crowded the Tamil. In Malaysia, the celebration was met for four days in a row and is the biggest event after the welcome Deepavali and Thaipusam. The word Thai (Tamil: தை) in Tamil refers to the 10th month in the Tamil calendar. When Ponggal (பொங்கல்) mean "overflow". This celebration is celebrated usually about 13 to 15 January in the Gregorian calendar which is the last day of the month "Maargazhi" so that the third day of the month "Thai" in the Tamil calendar. Ponggal is celebrated simultaneously with Makara Sankranthi celebrations that welcomed all over India. It signifies the sun moves north, marks the beginning of Uttarayana. Days become increasingly long in the land of Tamil Nadu. He also represented India solstice when the sun is said to enter the house to-10 in the Tamil calendar that is Makaram or (English Language: Capricorn). In addition, in Thai is also very suitable for the marriage ceremony. Milk is abundant in clay pot symbolizes wealth for the residents of the house property. Thaiponggal, celebrated when the harvest. By tradition aimed at thanking god of the sun and farmed fields that help generate wealth possessions. Speech "Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum" (Tamil: தை பிறந்தால் வழி பிறக்கும்) and "Pongalo Ponggal" (Tamil: பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்) mean "the beginning of the Thai open up new opportunities "often linked to celebrations diucap Thaiponggal. If in India, this festival welcomed more festive than Deepavali, that is during the week. In Malaysia, no less great role played by the whole family which welcomed over four consecutive days. Day One-Bhogi On the first day of this celebration, which brings Bhogi intent marks the beginning of significant importance in Indian public life. The whole house cleaned and shabby goods dumped and burned to get rid of the elements bad. Bhogé also indirectly pay homage to the god Indra or sky god and god of rain that fertilizes the soil after planting bercucuk almost a year. Day Two-Suriya Ponggal On the second day, Surya Ponggal greeted with great fanfare in their homes or in temples. Surya Ponggal pay homage to the power of the sun and the beginning of the first day of the Tamil month of Thai in the calendar. As early as 5 am, adherents of Hinduism in Malaysia, India and in the world serata make preparations for Ponggal cooking in clay pots. The women were already married and virgins will wake up early to establish and melakar 'pool' using rice, rice flour atu flowers are colorful on the home page. Door tied with sugar cane and mango leaves to lighten the atmosphere. Binding ceremony cane and mango leaves in the door is hereditary ceremony Tamils ​​long ago. Clay pots decorated with mango leaves, turmeric leaves and dye 'kum kum' to cheer again the atmosphere. At this modern era, clay pots ready berwarma colorful painted with various shades. In addition, three triangular cane tied around the pot and set the pot. Where stoneware pot is in the middle and at the bottom of the cane bond. This practice is very symbolic primarily to groups of farmers. He was not sake only the first day but rice paddy harvest is used for cooking Ponggal gathered together the milk so that it overflows. Let's act abundant cuisine recognized as Ponggal. When the milk was boiling, the whole family can prepare tuned gathered around the pot of milk flowing out. So together they will melaungkan words 'Pongal-o-Pongal' three times along with the abundance of the milk from the pot. PONGGAL or abundant milk also carries THAT mean someone's life will be overflowing prosperity, well-being and security. Onwards, cooked Ponggal rice, sugar, fruit fighter, almond, cashew fruit, raisins and oil cows before dipersembah use banana leaves to Lord Surya and so on that is circulated to the adherents of the family experts. Seven hundred kinds of vegetables and spices such as dried pepper, cumin sweet, fruit fighter, cumin and mustard seeds are among the ingredients required for a special meal on the day of the celebration. So, the provision is based juadah vegetables village also educate the younger generation to recognize the native cuisine of their ancestors. Day Three-Maattu Ponggal On the third day is welcome Maattu Ponggal or Ponggal for bulls. Bulls bathed, put a turmeric on horn and body and draped with flowers. There is also a painting ox horn with various colors and bells tied around his neck. Ponggal is cooked is also fed to cattle and other farmed animals-animals. Oxen regarded as meritorious and holy animals by farmers because help plow the ground and provide nutritious milk. On this day also, animal-animal was allowed to relax. Day Four - Kanni Ponggal or Kaanum Ponggal last Ponggal on the fourth day is Kanni Ponggal. Kanni intends virgin and as the name suggests, those who have reached puberty puberty same Ponggal encouraged to cook at home or in the temple abuzz. For those already married, they would pray for a healthy family. When that is not yet married would pray for a happy marriage that will come. Kanni Ponggal also indirectly attract the attention of parents to find a mate for their son. So, experts younger family will also pay homage to the parents with their feet touching down to get his blessing. Residents in the southern portion of Tamil Nadu welcomed this celebration is like a New Year speech. Various events like Jallikattu matches (matches between humans and cattle) and Silambam (martial arts) was held in Madurai, Tiruchirapalli and Tanjavur. Even though the game is not menyerlah in Malaysia, but Ponggal still greeted with rousing follow custom.