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	2009 Pongal on 15th of January, Thursday

Pongal Gifts

Pongal is a day to spend time with near and dear ones and exchange gifts. Gifts and greetings are exchanged on Pongal with friends and relatives, wishing them a very Happy Pongal
Flowers
Flowers are regarded as the most beautiful medium of expressing good wishes and love on any occasion. For special ones, flowers could be accompanied by a cute gift to make a lasting impression.
Sun Sculptures
The second day of Pongal, called Surya Pongal is dedicated to Sun God and therefore it is considered extremely auspicious to gift Lord Sun Sculptures on the occasion.
Calendar and Diaries
As the festival falls in the beginning of the New Year, Calendar and Diaries are another popular Pongal Gift. One can choose from a wide variety of artistic hanging or tabletop calendars.
Sweets
Exchange of gifts is considered a must on every Indian festival, as it is believed that mithais help to sweeten and strengthen relationships. For greater impact the choice of the recipient should be kept in mind before selection of sweets and special emphasis should be given to gift packing.
Toys
Ideal Pongal Gift for little friends would be toys and games. Balls, cricket sets, tennis sets or Games CD, the choice is immense. Stuff toys and animals can

be considered for girls and little boys.
Decorative
Traditionally, on the first day of Pongal called Bhogi, people discard unwanted things and re- decorate their house with new and artistic decorative. Getting new vessels in kitchen is also a norm in South India. Wooden handicraft, table decorative, kitchen and household goods are hence considered to be appropriate Pongal Gift.
Dry-Fruit Hampers
Trend of gifting dry fruits can never go old in India. These are forever appreciated for their delectable taste and longer shelf life. Dry Fruits boxes and dry fruits hamper come in superb packaging making them an instant favorite. Dry Fruits are preferred over mithais when one has to send a gift at a long distance or where delivery takes a considerable time.