Sankranthi quiz

Which deity is especially worshipped during Sankranthi?

• Lord Shiva

• Goddess Lakshmi

• The Sun God

• Lord Vishnu

Which traditional dance form is performed by women during Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

• Kuchipudi

• Odissi

• Bharatanatyam

• Kolattam

Sankranthi is known by different names in various parts of India. What is it called in Tamil Nadu?

• Ugadi

• Lohri

• Pongal

• Makaravilakku

Which of the following sweets is traditionally made during Sankranthi?

• Gulab Jamun

• Rasgulla

• Pongal

• Jalebi

Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into which zodiac sign?

• Capricorn

• Aquarius

• Sagittarius

• Pisces

How are Chakkalu typically prepared?

• Steamed

• Baked

• Fried

• Boiled

What is the traditional folk dance performed during Sankranthi in the Punjab region called?

• Garba

• Bhangra

• Kathak

• Bharatanatyam

Ariselu is known for being coated with a specific substance after frying. What is it?

• • Honey

  
  

• Sugar syrup

• Sesame seeds

• Jaggery syrup

For Sankranthi, what is the significance of drawing Rangoli or Kolam outside homes?

• To welcome guests

• To honor ancestral spirits

• To invite good luck and prosperity

• All of the above

What is the traditional kite flying during Sankranthi symbolic of?

• Celebrating the end of winter

• Entertainment

• Sending wishes to the gods

• Welcoming the harvest season