Pongal Games 2025: 5 Fun Activities To Celebrate The Festival

Pongal is a cherished harvest festival celebrated in the Tamil community every year. This 4-day joyous occasion acknowledges the sun, mother nature, and farm animals for their contributions to a plentiful harvest. This year Pongal will be celebrated from January 14 to 17. On this day, the Tamil individuals prepare their namesake dish called ‘pongu’ which means the act of boiling over. One of the highlights of the auspicious occasion is the pongal games played among family and friends.

Pongal 2025 Games And Activities

Here is a list of fun games and activities you can try this Pongal 2025:

Pongal Bowls

This exciting game is played with a ball and two bowls, where the objective is to score by landing the ball in the opposing team's bowl. The team that accumulates the most goals by the end of the game emerges as the winner.

Pongal Musical Chairs

Kambam is a lively game similar to musical chairs. Players sit in a circle while one person stands in the center, singing a song while walking around the outside. When the song ends, the singer must occupy the first empty chair. The person displaced then takes the center spot, starting a new round with a song of their own.

Pongal Blind Fold

Pattam Kozhi is a thrilling game for two players. One player wears a blindfold, while the other guides them through the playing area, creating a hilarious and entertaining experience. This traditional game is a highlight of Pongal celebrations in villages, offering endless fun and laughter.

Pongal Board Game

Kutthi Kolam is a traditional game played on a small wooden board with cloth pieces. Players aim to toss the cloth onto the board, landing on specific patterns etched into its surface.

Pongal Races

Teams take turns racing to the finish line while carefully balancing a pot of water on their heads. This hilarious and thrilling challenge is sure to get everyone moving, laughing, and having a blast.

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