{"id":71095,"date":"2024-04-20T11:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=71095"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:07:50","slug":"the-festival-dedicated-to-the-worship-of-the-sun-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-festival-dedicated-to-the-worship-of-the-sun-god\/","title":{"rendered":"The festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun god:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Makar Sankranti&#8221; option2=&#8221;Hampi Utsav&#8221; option3=&#8221;Pongal&#8221; option4=&#8221;Kail Muhurtham&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>A) Makar Sankranti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Makar Sankranti is a Hindu and Jain festival celebrated on the first day of the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in January. It is also known as Uttarayana, which marks the beginning of the northward journey of the sun. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, Surya, and is celebrated with a variety of rituals and traditions, including bathing in holy rivers, flying kites, and feasting on special foods.<\/p>\n<p>Hampi Utsav is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Hampi ruins in Karnataka, India. The festival is held over a period of ten days in the month of November and is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Virupaksha. The festival is marked by a variety of cultural events, including music, dance, and drama.<\/p>\n<p>Pongal is a Hindu festival celebrated in the southern states of India. The festival is held over a period of four days in the month of January and is dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, Surya. The festival is marked by a variety of rituals and traditions, including bathing in holy rivers, cooking special foods, and exchanging gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Kaila Muhurtham is a Hindu festival celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu. The festival is held on the day of the new moon in the month of Karthigai and is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Murugan. 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