#pongal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 902.4M total posts and 785.8K new posts daily, #pongal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.5K likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pongal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	2.5K	100	51
#festival	60.9M	11.0K	790	100	44
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	3.7K	100	50
#pongalcelebration	442.9K	1.4K	1.7K	86	58
#love	2.1B	270.0K	1.5K	100	37

Related Hashtags to #pongal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#india	318.2M	127.7K	2.8K	100	58
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.9K	100	44
#makarsankranti	1.3M	332	2.6K	100	62
#sankranti	715.1K	1.1K	2.9K	93	55
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.2K	100	55

Similar Hashtags to #pongal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pongalcelebration	442.9K	1.4K	1.7K	86	58
#happypongal	342.6K	367	960	84	41
#pongalfestival	144.4K	338	1.4K	79	41
#pongal2024	58.2K	0	2.2K	2	68
#pongalwishes	77.6K	99	5.6K	76	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pongal on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #pongal has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #pongal alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #pongal with #india, #photography, #makarsankranti for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #pongal on Instagram?

#pongal has 902.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 785.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #pongal receives 2.5K likes and 8 comments.

Is #pongal a good hashtag to use?

#pongal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 51/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pongal?

The best hashtags to use with #pongal include: #india, #photography, #makarsankranti, #sankranti, #instagood. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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