GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Question
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HOLI
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SANKRANTI
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RATHYATRA
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CHRISTMAS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Makar Sankranti is one of the most significant harvest festivals in India that is celebrated with diverse named rituals in various parts of the country. It is the popular Indian festival that falls in the first month of the year and is symbolic of hope and positivity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because of differences in climate and main crops, each of India’s 28 states celebrates its harvest festival at various times of the year. Bihu, Pongal, Makara Sankranti, Lohri – the names and places vary, but the meaning is the same: to be thankful for a plentiful harvest.
Detailed explanation-3: -In states like Gujarat, kites are flown. In states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, khichdi is cooked and consumed. As we have mentioned before the name of the festival varies. In UP and Gujarat, the festival is known as Uttarayan or Kicheri.