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Download Solution PDFIn which of the following Indian states, is Makar Sankranti celebrated by the name of 'Magha Saaji'?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.Key Points
- Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated across India to mark the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
- It is also known as Maghi in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Bihu in Assam.
- In Himachal Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by the name of Magha Saaji.
- It is a major festival for the people of the state, especially in the Kinnaur district, where it is celebrated for a week with great fervor.
- Magha Saaji is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Magha, which usually falls in mid-January.
- People take a dip in the holy waters of the Sutlej river and offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Additional Information
- In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi, which is also the day when Lohri is celebrated.
- People light bonfires, sing and dance around them, and offer traditional foods like gur and rewari.
- In Uttarakhand, it is celebrated as Ghughuti, while in Jharkhand, it is known as Tusu.
- Both these festivals involve singing, dancing, and offering prayers to the deities.
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