

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tamil Thai Pongal / Tamil Heritage Month (தைப் பொங்கல்)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community to thank the Sun, Mother Nature, and the various farm animals that contribute to a bountiful harvest. Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, considered an auspicious and heritage month. Pongal is also the name of the dish made and eaten during this festival. It is a mixture of boiled sweet rice, derived from the Tamil word 'Pongu,' which means 'to boil over.'

On the day of the festival, the Tamil community cooks sweet rice outside and follows it with cultural events such as Bharatanatyam dance, traditional drumming, and drama. Additionally, services and grocery stalls are available.

The Event Organized by Australian Tamil Sangam Inc and Supported by Cardinia Shire Council

Date and time: 17th of January 2026 ,

Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Pongal cooking starts at 8:00 AM onwards, and the cultural program begins at 11:00 AM)

Venue : Pakenham Hall, 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810

Please join us in celebrating the rich Tamil culture! It's a free event, and we would love to have you with us
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pakenham/tamil-thai-pongal-tamil-heritage-month-தைப்-பொங்கல்/200029217107754
- **Event Categories**: festivals, performances, art, theatre, entertainment, harvest-festival
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/tamil-thai-pongal-tamil-heritage-month?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pakenham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pakenham
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
- **lat**: -38.0757
- **long**: 145.4836
- **full address**: 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia, 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia, Pakenham

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Australian Tamil Sangam (https://allevents.in/org/australian-tamil-sangam/23280416)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia, 6E Henry St, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia, Pakenham
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Australian Tamil Sangam
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, performances, art, theatre, entertainment, harvest-festival
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tamil Thai Pongal / Tamil Heritage Month (தைப் பொங்கல்) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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