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Which God is worshipped during Makar Sankranti?
What is Sun?
In Maharashtra, how is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
By exchanging Tilgul and people say "Til gul ghya aani goad goad bola"
Name the dish consumed in the North prepared with jaggery and sesame during this festive season.
Gajak
Dulla Bhatti is a famous folklore character of Sankranti in which state?
What is Punjab?
According to Purana, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya god visits his son. Who is the son of Surya?
What is Shani/Saturn
Colors worn to celebrate Makar Sankranti?
Although BLACK is considered inauspicious during festival in Hindu religion. This day, people can be seen wearing black dress. Since the sun enters a certain direction, it is believed that the black color absorbs the heat inside it, thereby increasing the body heat.
This activity is used as a fun way to spend time outside during Makar Sankranti
What is Kite Festival?
Eating this dish with ghee on Makar Sankranti is considered lucky and believed to bring luck and prosperity.
Khichadi
A kite festival is held during Sankranti known as Uttarayan in which state ?
What is Gujarat?
In the Himalayan regions of Darjeeling, the festival is as known as Magey Sakrati. It is associated with the worship of which God ?
What is Lord Shiva
In which Lunar month is Makar Sankranti observed every year?
What is Magha?
This a sport played in Tamil Nadu in the month of January, during Pongal. It is similar to bull fighting. What is it called?
Jallikattu
3 ingredients used to make Tilgul
Til
Jaggery
Ghee/Cardamom
Makar Sankranti is Til Gul is which state ?
What is Maharashtra?
Makara Vilakku Festival is celebrated in which temple on this day?
What is Sabarimala in Kerela
Meaning of Makar Sankranti
Makar - what is Capricorn?
Sankranti - movement of the sun into Capricorn, start of longer days and shorter nights
Which is the most famous Mela of Makar Sankranti?
Kumbh Mela
Name the Bhaji that is traditionally made in Maharashtra on Sankranti
What is Bhogichi Bhaji?
What is Makar Sankranti called in Tamil Nadu?
What is Thai Pongal?
Bhogi is another name for which mythological character ?
On Makar Sankranti, devotees take a dip in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari to.....
OR
Towards which direction, the Sun starts moving on Makar Sankranti?
What is absolution/release of all accumulated sins.
North
Which is the neighboring country where Makar Sankranti is celebrated ?
NEPAL
Gulachi Poli
Tilachi Vadi
Tilaache Laadu
Makar Sankranti is celebrated 3 days in Maharashtra:
Day 1 - Maharashtrians pray to the Sun God on this day; they also fly colorful kites together.
Day 2 - ?
Day 3 - This is the day Devi defeated a demon called Kinkarasur.
What is Haldi-Kumkum?
The importance of consuming sesame seeds and jaggery is for ...
How to provide warmth and energy to fight the winter chill