Question

Which of the following is worshipped by people during the festival of Pongal?

• A. God Shiva
• B. The Sun
• C. Maa Durga
• D. The Moon

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Sun

• It is a festival celebrated across four days to mark the beginning of the harvest season dedicated to the Hindu Lord Surya.

• The principal theme of Pongal is thanking the sun god Surya, the forces of nature, and the farm animals and people who support agriculture.