Makar Sankranti
This festival marks the transition of the Sun into which zodiac sign?
Capricorn
Pongal is a major festival in which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Holi is known as the festival of what?
colors
Dasara is also known by this name in Andhrapradesh.
Vijaya Dasami
What is the meaning of Deepavali in English?
row of lights
In which Indian state is Makar Sankranti celebrated as "Uttarayan"?
Gujarat
What is the famous bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu during Pongal?
Jallikattu
Holi marks the arrival of which season?
Spring
(one of the reasons) Dasara marks the victory of which deity over the demon king Ravana?
Lord Rama
In which Indian state is the festival of Kali Puja, dedicated to Goddess Kali, celebrated on the same day as Diwali?
West bengal
What traditional sweet is commonly prepared during Makar Sankranti with Jaggry and ------?
Sesame Seeds and Jaggery
Pongal is celebrated to mark the beginning of which season?
harvest season
Which demoness is associated with the story of Holi?
Holika
Which tree did Lord Rama pray to and offer a tribute after his victory over Ravana?
Shami Tree
The festival of Diwali is celebrated over five days. What is the name of the first day, which involves cleaning and preparing the home?
Dhanteras
Which festival coincides with Makar Sankranti in Karnataka and involves the exchange of sugarcane and sesame seeds?
Suggi Habba
What is the main ingredient in the dish "Pongal"?
Rice and Jaggery
What is the name of the traditional drink consumed during Holi?
Bhang
According to Hindu mythology, which demon did Maa Durga slay on the day of Vijayadashami?
Mahisashura
Which famous Indian epic describes the return of the Pandavas from exile, which is also celebrated during Diwali?
Mahabharata
In Andhra Pradesh people celebrate Sankranti for 4 days, what are those 4 days/festivals called?
Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma and Mukkanuma
Pongal is also known by this name in Andhra Pradesh.
Pedda Panduga
Holi is celebrated the day after which full moon?
Phalguna Purnima
In which Indian state is the Kullu Dussehra festival, known for its grand processions and celebrations, held?
Himachal
Which Jain Tirthankara is believed to have attained Nirvana on Diwali?
Lord Mahaveera