FESTIVAL FACTS
This festival’s name comes from a verb describing a physical change during cooking, not from a calendar date or deity.
What is Pongal?
This sweet rice dish made with jaggery is traditionally prepared during Pongal and shares its name with the festival itself.
What is Sakkarai Pongal?
First Kollywood Actor to Become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Who is MGR?
Flowing past Madurai, this river is traditionally associated with the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
What is the Vaigai River?
This classical dance form of Tamil Nadu is traditionally performed with live Carnatic music and expressive storytelling.
What is Bharatanatyam?
This Pongal festival is celebrated by discarding old items and cleaning homes to welcome the new.
How is Bhogi celebrated?
This large, spiky tropical fruit, celebrated in Tamil Nadu for its versatility in sweets, curries, and snacks, is officially recognized as the state’s fruit.
What is jackfruit?
An Indian composer who is known as "The Mozart of Madras".
Who is A R Rahman?
This coastal city of Tamil Nadu earned the title “Pearl City” due to its historic pearl fishing industry.
What is Thoothukudi?
This dynasty is best known for building the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.
What is the Chola dynasty?
In the Veeraraghava temple, inscriptions linked to Pongal celebrations are dedicated to this deity, reflecting the Hinduism lore behind the festival.
Who is Vishnu?
This chilled beverage, originating from Madurai, combines milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla syrup, and ice cream, and is traditionally enjoyed as a festival or street treat.
What is Jigarthanda?
An orphan raised by gangsters decides to reform them, and a job to protect a village gives him with the perfect opportunity.
What is Sulthan?
Known as the “City of Thousand Temples,” this town is a major pilgrimage hub for Vishnu devotees.
What is Kanchipuram?
Centered in cities like Coimbatore and Tiruppur, this industry dominates Tamil Nadu’s export-driven economy.
What is the textile industry?
The Pongal festival is primarily celebrated to express gratitude to these deities who govern the sun and rainfall, essential for the harvest.
Who are Surya Dev and Indra Dev?
This South Tamil Nadu sweet uses cashew and sugar, giving it a light, airy, festive texture.
What is Thoothukudi macaroon?
Name 3 movies with numbers in the title.
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7aum Arivu
Dasavatharam
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This Madurai palace built in 1636 CE reflects a blend of Dravidian and Indo-Saracenic styles.
What is Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal?
This percussion instrument, essential to temple rituals and folk performances, sets the rhythmic base in Tamil Nadu.
What is the Parai?
When Uttarayana begins, the Sun enters this zodiac house, marking the start of the harvest season according to Hindu astrology.
What is the 10th house?
This traditional festive drink, often served during Tamil celebrations, is made from jaggery, lemon juice, dried ginger, and cardamom to refresh and energize.
What is Paanakam?
A man attempts to protect his family from enemies, gained in his time as a gangster. After he is released from prison on false charges, he resumes his post as gang leader and continues a long-held rivalry.
What is Kabali's plot?
This temple town is one of the 108 Divya Desams and is associated with Lord Ranganatha reclining on Adisesha.
What is Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple?
This is the Motto of Tamil Nadu.
What is Truth Alone Triumphs?