In which of the following festivals is Kolam drawn?

The correct answer is Pongal.Key Points

•  Kolam is drawn during many festivals, including Pongal, Deepavali, and Christmas
• Pongal is  a  four-day festival that celebrates the harvest with music, dance, and gift-giving.
• During Pongal, families and friends draw colorful and intricate kolam designs outside their homes to attract good vibes and blessings from the gods and goddesses
• Kolam is a centuries-old tradition that originated in ancient Tamil Nadu.
• It is a geometrical line drawing made with dots, curves, and loops, and is often drawn around a grid pattern.
• Kolam is a ritual art that is believed to invite positive energy and ward off negativity.

Additional Information

•  Karma:
  • This is an agricultural festival celebrated in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha.
  • It marks the beginning of the harvest season and involves rituals to honor the deities and seek blessings for a good harvest.
  • People celebrate by singing, dancing, and performing rituals.
• Bhogali Bihu:
  • Also known as Magh Bihu, this is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India.
  • It marks the end of the harvest season and is celebrated in January.
  • The festival includes feasting, traditional games, and the lighting of bonfires.
  • People prepare various traditional foods, and community gatherings are a significant part of the celebration.
• Hareli:
  • This festival is celebrated in the state of Chhattisgarh.
  • It is observed during the rainy season and is dedicated to the agricultural deities.
  • People worship their tools and cattle, symbolizing the importance of agriculture in their lives.
  • Hareli involves various rituals, traditional songs, and dances.