Festivals Flashcards
1
Q
When is Makar Sankranti celebrated ?
A
When sun enters the Makar zodiac and
length of day > length of nights
2
Q
What is Sankranti called in Tamil Nadu ?
A
Pongal (celebrated at harvest time)
3
Q
What is Sankranti called in Assam and N-E regions ?
A
Magha Bihu (first harvest of the season)
4
Q
How is Sankranti celebrated in Gujarat ?
A
Uttarayan (Kite festival)
5
Q
What is Sankranti referred in Punjab ?
A
Maghi (bathing in river at this time is considered sacred)
6
Q
How is Sankranti celebrated in Shimla ?
A
Saaji (Pahari word)
7
Q
What is Sankranti called in UP ?
A
Khichri (ritual bathing)
