The festival of Pongal is celebrated during Makar Sankranti in the South Indian states, and the first day of the festival is called Bhogi. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka. The holy day is devoted to the veneration of the Hindu deity Indra. People on this day take an early bath and don new traditional attire as part of the Bhogi custom. Rangoli is also made during this time, with people also keeping earthen lamps over the decoration. Share these Happy Bhogi Pongal 2023 greetings and messages with everyone.1