when is bhogi in 2026

Bhogi in 2026 is on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

Quick Scoop

• The Bhogi festival in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, marking the first day of the four-day Pongal/Sankranti celebrations in South India.

• It is observed mainly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana as a day of cleansing, renewal, and discarding the old to welcome new beginnings.

Date and basic details

• Bhogi / Bhogi Pandigai: Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

• It precedes Makar Sankranti / Surya Pongal, which is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 in 2026.

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