Surya rises in the sky
வணக்கம் (Vanakkam) to a brand new day
Sweet rice boiling, watch it rise
பொங்கல் (Pongal) coming our way
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
நன்றி (Nandri) to the golden sun
Blessing every field today
அன்பு (Anbu) flowing like the milk
In our hearts, it's here to stay
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Sacred fire burning bright
Kolam patterns on the way
மகிழ்ச்சி (Magizhchi) fills the air
As we gather here today
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Together we sing (Together we sing)
நன்றி (Nandri) to the sun
Together we dance (Together we dance)
Till day is done
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Let's celebrate our Pongal day!
காலை (Kaalai) morning light
Brings blessings pure and bright
New clay pot, sacred thread
தங்கம் (Thangam) morning glow
Fresh turmeric, rice and spread
சூரியன் (Suryan) watch us grow
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
சர்க்கரை (Sarkarai) sweet and pure
Into the pot we pour
Watch the milk rise more and more
Blessings at our door
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Sharing food with love and grace
கோலம் (Kolam) guides the way
Every home a sacred space
பக்தி (Bhakti) fills the day
Sweet jaggery, yellow rice
Every home a sacred space
Fresh turmeric, spices nice
Sharing with a smiling face
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Thank you for this blessed day!
Farmers in the morning field
நன்றி (Nandri) in their hearts
Sugarcane raised high we wield
As the festival starts
Sweet memories of seasons past
First harvest brings such joy at last
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
மாடு (Maadu) decorated bright
Bells around their neck
Dancing in the village light
Peace and deep respect
For the ones who till our land
Nature's gifts in every hand
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
பொங்கல் பானை (Pongal Paanai)
Watch it overflow
Ancestors' wisdom remains
In traditions that we know
Four days of festivities bright
Family bonds held warm and tight
Sacred fire burns through the night
முதல் (Mudhal) harvest pure and bright
Gratitude flows like the streams
As the sun fulfills our dreams
Villages unite as one
Until the festival is done
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Vaazhthukkal)!
Pongalo Pongal! (Hey!)
Let's celebrate!
Thank you for this blessed day!
Let the traditions stay!
