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GK QUESTION#446

Which option correctly describes a part or aspect of the Pongal festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?

  1. ABhogi Pongal marks the worship of cattle
  2. BThai Pongal involves decorating bulls for races
  3. CMaatu Pongal is dedicated to honouring cattleCorrect answer
  4. DKaanum Pongal is observed for harvesting sugarcane
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C. Maatu Pongal is dedicated to honouring cattle

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Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu, marking the beginning of the Tamil month ‘Thai’ (January). It is a four-day festival dedicated to thanksgiving for nature’s bounty, especially the Sun God, cattle, and land that help in farming. Day 1 - Bhogi Pongal: Dedicated to Lord Indra, Day 2 - Thai Pongal: Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya), Day 3 - Maatu Pongal: This day honours and adorns cattle, Day 4 - Kaanum Pongal: A day for family reunions, social visits.

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