Pongal
What do people commonly say when the Pongal overflows?
Pongalo Pongal!
Who is the main lead of Guntur Kaaram?
Mahesh Babu
Which 3 Tamil kingdoms were known as major powers in Tamil Nadu historically?
The Chola, Chera, and Pandya kingdoms.
What is the name of Tamil Nadu's capital?
Chennai
Is Makar Sankranti linked to the lunar calendar or the solar calendar?
Solar calendar
What is the name of the competition to catch and hold onto both of a bull's horns ?
Jalikattu
Name a Pongal release.
Nanban, Master, Friends, Captain Miller, Merry Christmas, and etc.
In 1640 the East India Company of England opened a trading post at a fishing village with the permission of the local ruler. What was the name of the village?
Madraspatnam
What are the 2 major mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu?
Eastern and Western Ghats
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.
Which God is the Pongal dedicated to?
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Name a Pongal release that is a Tamil remake of a Bollywood film starring Vijay.
Nanban
Who was the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu?
C. N. Annadurai
How many districts are in Tamil Nadu?
27
31
38
44
38 districts
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
Name each day of Pongal in the correct order.
1) Bhogi Pongal
2) Surya Pongal
3) Maatu Pongal
4) Kaanum Pongal
Name a Allu Arjun Pongal release from 2020.
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
What is the date of Tamil Nadu day?
July 18th
What is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu and where is it located?
The highest peak in Tamil Nadu is Doddabetta which stands at an elevation of 2,637 meters above sea level. The peak is located in Ooty (Udhagamandalam).
Name any 4 countries that celebrate Makar Sankranti.
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar
During which Tamil month is Pongal celebrated?
Thai
Who is the director of Baasha?
Suresh Krissna
Name any 3 UNESCO world heritage sights in Tamil Nadu.
Name any 3 national parks in Tamil Nadu.
What does the Makar Sankranti mean?
Makar means 'Capricorn' and Sankranti is the movement of the sun from one zodiac sign to another