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Download Solution PDFPongal is another name for Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated during the same time in various cities of ______.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tamil Nadu.Key Points
- Pongal is a popular harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, which falls on the same day as Makar Sankranti.
- Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara), and is celebrated across India with different names and customs.
- Pongal is celebrated for four days, and each day has its own significance - Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maatu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.
- The festival is marked by the preparation of traditional dishes like Pongal, sugarcane, and sweetmeats, and the decoration of houses with colourful rangolis and flowers.
Additional Information
- While Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala also celebrate Makar Sankranti, they have different names for the festival -
- in Andhra Pradesh it is known as Sankranti,
- in Karnataka it is called Suggi, and in
- Kerala it is known as Makaravilakku.
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