Question

Which festival is correctly paired with its region and significance?

• A. Pongal – Celebrated in Kerala to honor King Mahabali.
• B. Gudi Padwa – Celebrated in Maharashtra as the beginning of the New Year and harvest.
• C. Onam – Celebrated in Tamil Nadu as a four-day harvest ritual.
• D. Maghi – Celebrated in Odisha to mark the first meal of the harvest.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Gudi Padwa – Celebrated in Maharashtra as the beginning of the New Year and harvest.

Gudi Padwa Celebrated in Maharashtra, Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of a prosperous New Year and a successful harvest. Homes are adorned with rangoli, fresh flowers, and a handmade ‘Gudi’ (decorative doll or flag). Pongal In Tamil Nadu and across South India, the four-day festival of Pongal celebrates the harvest season with prayers, rituals, and traditional feasts. Onam Onam is Kerala’s most iconic harvest festival, celebrated over ten days with vibrant traditions and festivities. It honors the legendary return of King Mahabali.