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‘Pongol’ is the main festival of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tamilnadu
  2. Karnataka
  3. Kerala
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tamilnadu

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Tamilnadu 📚 Explanation: Pongal is the most important harvest festival celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. It usually falls in mid-January and coincides with the winter solstice, marking the start of the sun's journey toward the north. The festival lasts for four days and involves various traditional rituals, including cooking the new rice in decorated pots. It is a time for expressing gratitude to nature and cattle for a successful harvest.