The festival known for celebrating the harvest and famous for its parades in India is called Pongal. This multi-day harvest festival is primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, honoring the sun god, Surya, and the earth. Traditionally, families prepare a special dish called Pongal, made of newly harvested rice, milk, and jaggery, cooked in a clay pot and offered to deities. The festival features colorful kolams (decorative designs on the ground), cultural performances, and lively processions showcasing folk traditions. Pongal emphasizes gratitude for agricultural abundance and the start of a new harvest cycle.