Traditions
States
Trivia I
Food
People and Places
100
What does 'Pongal' mean in Tamil other than being a sweet dish made on this festive occasion ?
To Boil.
100
In Andhra Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as
Pedda Panduga
100
Towards which direction does the Sun starts moving on Makar Sankranti?
North
100
Name this dish consumed in the North during this festive season.
Gajak
100
According to Purana, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya god visits his son. Who is the son of Surya?
Shani or Saturn
200
What is the traditional design hand-drawn at the entrance of houses with lime powder is known as
Kolam
200
A kite festival is held during Sankranti known as Uttarayan in which state ?
Gujarat
200
What are the names of two countries other than India where Makar Sankranti is also celebrated ?
Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and South Africa
200
A popular dish in southern India. Name it.
Ariselu or Adarasam
200
In the Himalayan regions of Darjeeling, the festival is as known as Magey Sakrati. It is associated with the worship of which God ?
Lord Shiva
300
Dulla Bhatti is a famous folklore character of Sankranti which state?
Punjab
300
During Makar Sankranti which state makes a sweet dish called til gul?
Maharashtra
300
In Hindu culture there is one color that is allowed to be worn during this festival and not any other festival. Which one is it ?
Black
300
This is gulpoli. What are the two main ingredients in this dish
Sesame seeds and jaggery
300
Which is the most famous Mela of Makar Sankranti?
Kumbh Mela
400
Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival for the farmers of Karnataka. On this day, girls wear new clothes to visit near and dear ones with a Sankranti offering in a plate and exchange the same with other families. This ritual is called
Ellu Birodhu
400
In Tamil Nadu, what is the day after Thai Pongal called?
Kannum Pongal
400
What is the name of the sport played in Tamil Nadu during Pongal where the player has to stop a bull with his bare hands and take the money tied to its horns.
Jallikattu
400
What is the name of the Makar Sankranti dish that looks like a stuffed crepe and is made in Bengal?
Patishapta
400
Makara Vilakku Festival is celebrated in which temple on this day?
Sabarimalai in Kerela
500
What is the name of this hornpipe which has been used during Assamese Sankranti celebrations since ancient times.
Pepa
500
In Uttarakhand, Makara Sankranti is celebrated as the festival of welcoming the migratory birds. What is it called ?
Ghughuti or Kale Kauva (Black crow)
500
What is the name for the harvest festival in Africa ?
Yam Festival
500
What is the name of the first course of an Assamese meal, which is eaten along with steamed rice during this festival?
Khar
500
Bhogi is another name for which god?
Indra Deva