Malaysia Hindu Sangam has released an official statement on their Facebook page 
 

During Thai / Surya Ponggal, it's customary to cook Ponggal (a mixture of rice and milk) during sunrise or sunset and offer the dish to Surya Bagavan (God of the Sun).

The birth time of Thai month – 14/01/2025 at 9.23 PM. 

According to the President of Malaysia Hindu Sangam, the auspicious time to conduct the prayer and make ponggal starts from 6.10am to 7.20am / 9.10am to 11.30am (Malaysian time), and those who’re planning to conduct the prayers around evening, can do so at the next auspicious time from 4.20pm to 6.20pm.

In 2026, this FOUR-DAY celebration will fall on the following dates:

Boghi Ponggal: 14th January

Thai Ponggal: 15th January

Maatu Ponggal: 16th January

Kaanum Ponggal: 17th January

May the festival of Ponggal fill your life with sweetness!

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