Sankranti Quiz 1

Write first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Sankranti festival

Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun transitions to which raasi ?

• Pisces (Meena)

• Sagittarius (Dhanu)
• Capricorn (Makara)

• Aquarius (Kumbha)

One who sings devotional songs as a perforamce during Sankranti time is called?

• Naatyamurti

• Haridaasu

• Basavanna

• Raamadasu

Which traditional food is associated with Sankranti?

• Pulihora

• Paanakam

• appam

• Pongal

Cow dung balls decorated with flowers placed inside rangoli (muggu/kolam) are called?

What is the significance of "Gangireddu" in Telugu Sankranti celebrations?

• A dish made of sesame seeds

• A decorated bull used for performances

• A special prayer to the sun

• A dance form for the festival

What does the bon fire signify during the Bhogi festival?

• Worshiping water deities

• Preparing special harvest meals

• Honoring the sun god exclusively

• Letting go of the old and embracing the new

How many raasis (zodiac signs) does the sun traverse in a year?

• 12

• 6

• 9

• 8

What is the significance of turmeric plants tied to the Pongal pot?

• To symbolize purification and prosperity

• To decorate the pot for aesthetics

• To honor the goddess Lakshmi

• To ward off evil spirits

During Sankranti, which specific offering is traditionally made to the sun god?

• Salt

• Sesame seeds and jaggery

• Milk

• Fruits