Pongal
What is Pongal (the dish)?
Traditional harvest dish of rice and lentils
city originally called Madras
Chennai
cow
mattu
Superstar of Tamil Cinema
Rajinikanth
Is Makar Sankranti linked to the lunar calendar or the solar calendar?
Solar calendar
Why is Pongal celebrated?
To thank the Sun God for a successful harvest
What language is Tamil derived from?
Sanskrit
Sun
Sooriyan
Who is nicknamed Ilayathalapathy?
Vijay
Name at least 1 of the Hindu beliefs associated with Makar Sankranti
According to some Hindu beliefs, Makar Sankranti is the day Lord Surya (Sun God) visits his son Shani (Saturn) to mend their differences.
Another belief is that anyone who passes on the day of Makar Sankranti is granted Moksha (salvation) immediately, and Bhishma Pitamah although heavily injured stayed alive till Sankranti day using a boon.
This sweet ingredient made from sugarcane juice is traditionally used instead of refined sugar in festival dishes
Jaggery
How old is the Tamil language?
Over 2000 years old
Banana Leaf
Vaalai Ilai
known for her roles in Ghilli and Saamy
Trisha Krishnan
During the festival of Uttarayan in which people have kite-flying competitions what is a common saying?
“kai po che” (“I have cut”) when someone successfully cuts the string of another kite
What is the meaning of the word Pongal? (not referring to the dish)
to boil, overflow
In what countries is Tamil an official language?
India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
Pot
Paanai
Which actress became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Jayalalithaa
Name any 4 countries that celebrate Makar Sankranti.
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar
What are the names of the four days in the Pongal festival?
1. Bhogi Pongal
2. Surya Pongal
3. Mattu Pongal
4. Kanum Pongal
How many characters are in the Tamil alphabet?
247
Rhino
Kāṇṭāmirukam
How old is Rajinikanth?
75
What does the Makar Sankranti mean?
Makar means 'Capricorn' and Sankranti is the movement of the sun from one zodiac sign to another