Pongal is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in South India. It is marked by the singing of Pongal songs, which are a type of folk song that is sung during the festival to celebrate the end of the harvest season and to give thanks to the sun, the earth, and the cows. Pongal songs are typically upbeat and festive, and they are sung in Tamil. The lyrics of Pongal songs often praise the festival and the abundance of the harvest, and they may also contain references to Hindu deities such as Surya (the sun god) and Bhumi (the earth goddess). Pongal songs are an important part of the festival and are enjoyed by people of all ages.