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Name one state that celebrates Ugadi
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka
What is the festival of lights?
Diwali
What state is Gudi Padwa celebrated in?
Maharashtra
Sikhism
In what state is Puthandu celebrated?
Tamil Nadu
When does Ugadi occur?
March or April
Why is Diwali celebrated?
It celebrates the triumph of light over darkness
Why are family gatherings central to most of these celebrations?
They emphasize unity and togetherness.
Many Indian new year festivals are marked by what?
The beginning of the agricultural year or the harvest season.
When does Puthandu occur?
April
What does Navratri mean?
Nine Nights.
Where is Vishu celebrated?
Kerala
What is the Bengali new year?
Navratri is celebrated in honor of which goddess?
Durga
The Vishukkani ritual happens during what new year celebration?
Vishu
Name a symbol of good fortune in Vishu.
Rice, vegetables, gold
A Gudi is a symbol of what?
Victory and prosperity
What is a Gudi?
A flag decorated with flowers and auspicious items
Baisakhi celebrates the formation of what?
The Khalsa
To what year does Baisakhi history go back to?
1699