Pongal and Makar Sankranti Quiz

Name

In Andhra Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as:

• Pongal

• Pedda Pandunga

• Magh Bihu

• Magha Mela

In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as

• Uttaryan

• Magh Mela

• Kicchuri

• Haldi Kumkum

Towards which direction, the Sun starts moving on Makar Sankranti?

• South

• East

• North

• West

What is the meaning of Sankranti?

• Lord Surya

• Harvesting

• Transmission of the sun from one zodiac sign to other

• Capricorn Sun Sign

According to Purana, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya god visits his son. Who is the son of Surya?

• Rahu

• Shani

• Makar

• Shenu

With which of the following festivals is Jallikattu associated?

• Shivratri

• Pongal

• Onam

Pongal is celebrated to thank

• Rain

• Sun

• Cloud

What is this known as?

• Karrupatti Pongal

• Ven Pongal

• Milagu Pongal

How many days is Pongal festival celebrated?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5