The correct answer is: a) Sankranti.
Bhogi pallu, colorful balls made of cow dung and flowers, are an important part of the Sankranti festival celebration in Andhra Pradesh. Sankranti is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and is also known as Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and Bihu. The festival is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in January or February.
On the day of Sankranti, people in Andhra Pradesh clean their houses and decorate them with flowers and rangolis (colored rice flour designs). They also make a bonfire and throw away old and unwanted items into the fire. This is a symbolic gesture of letting go of the old and welcoming the new.
After the bonfire, people eat a special meal that includes rice, lentils, vegetables, and sweets. They also fly kites and play games. Bhogi pallu are an important part of the Sankranti celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. They are made by rolling cow dung into balls and then decorating them with flowers. Bhogi pallu are then placed on the roof of the house or in the courtyard. They are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the household.
Sankranti is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the harvest season. It is a time for joy and happiness.