Where To Head For Makar Sankranti and Pongal Feasts Across India
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Yashita Damani- 9 minutes read
Discover India’s harvest season through curated Makar Sankranti and Pongal menus at across India. Indulge in festive flavours, traditional delicacies, and luxurious seasonal experiences.
The Tanjore Tiffin Room, Mumbai
This Pongal, The Tanjore Tiffin Room invites guests to celebrate the harvest festival with a specially curated festive Thali that pays homage to the warmth and simplicity of home-style Tamil cooking. Known for its soulful, everyday flavours inspired by Tamil households, the menu brings together dishes traditionally prepared in homes during the festival, comforting, seasonal, and deeply rooted in culture. At the heart of the spread is Ven Pongal, slow-cooked and generously tempered, served alongside mini bondas, kaikari kootu, porial, sambhar, and avial. The meal is completed with rasam, buttermilk, crisp papad, and the refreshing sweetness of elaichi banana.
When: 14–16 January, 2026
Where: JEWEL MAHAL, Jewel Mahal Shopping Centre, Bungalow Rd, Ratan Kunj, Aram Nagar, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061
Price: ₹1200+ taxes
Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha Mumbai
ITC Maratha blends Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal with a festive buffet featuring Gajak, Til Laddu, Reweri, Sarson Ka Saag with Makai Ki Roti, Baingan Ka Bharta, Pindhi Chole, Undhiyu, Makara Chaula, Pongal, and traditional Payasam. The experience combines seasonal décor, live music, and comforting flavours to capture the spirit of the harvest.
When: 13 & 14 January, 2026 | Dinner 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Lunch 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099
Price: ₹2600+ taxes
Malgudi, Mumbai
Malgudi brings the harvest festival to Mumbai with a curated Pongal Thali, inspired by South Indian home celebrations. Ven Pongal with ghee, Avial, Karaikudi-style vegetables, crisp Vadas, Sambar, Rasam, Sakkarai Pongal, and Payasam combine to create a wholesome, abundant feast. Pongal-themed décor across all three Malgudi outlets amplifies the festive experience.
When: 14 January, 2026
Where: All Malgudi outlets, Mumbai
Price: ₹599+ taxes
The Verandah, Grand Mercure Bangalore
As the harvest season arrives, The Verandah at Grand Mercure Bangalore opens its doors to a Pongal lunch celebrating tradition, togetherness, and the comforting flavours of South India. This year, The Verandah introduces festive meals that bring the warmth of home to travellers and those far from their families. Guests can savour Khara Pongal, Mango Chitranna, Avial, Surrakkai Kootu, Avarekai Palya, Palak Pappu, Cabbage Poriyal, Kosimbiri, and Dahi Vada—each dish reflecting the simplicity and soul of Karnataka’s harvest table.
Where: The Verandah, Grand Mercure Bangalore, 12th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, 560034
When: 14–15 January, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price: ₹1950 + taxes (Buffet)
JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Bengaluru
JW Kitchen offers a curated Pongal lunch and dinner, featuring Arisi Paruppu Sadam, Avial, Snake Gourd Kootu, Mochai Kuzhambu, Mor Kuzhambu, Thayir Sadam, Appalam, Medu Vadai, Kara Paniyaram, Sakkarai Pongal, and Elaneer Payasam. Every dish celebrates simplicity, seasonality, and the comfort of a home-cooked harvest meal.
When: 14 January, 2026 (Lunch & Dinner)
Where: JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Rd, KG Halli, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Price: Lunch- ₹2750+ taxes, Dinner- ₹3250+ taxes
Kalpaney
Kalpaney welcomes the harvest with a two-day Makar Sankranti menu, inspired by regional traditions. Highlights include Avarakkai Usili Hummus Crisp, Jackfruit and Water chestnut Dumplings, Black Sesame Tandoori Cauliflower, Mix Sandige with Coconut Chutney, Avarakkai Kurma, Sarso ka Saag with Makki ki Roti, Kadala Curry with Bajra Khichdi, Tindli Moi with Cashew Nuts, and Avarakkai Pulao with Raita. Desserts include Cane and Ginger Sorbet and Dates and Nuts Holige with Coconut Milk.
Where:Outer Ring Road, 100 Feet Ring Rd, J P Nagar Phase 5, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
Price: ₹1600+ taxes
Happy feasting!
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