Correct option is D
The correct answer is(d) - Magh Bihu
Explanation:
- In Assam, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu.
- It marks the end of the harvesting season and is a festival of feasting and bonfires.
- The celebrations begin on the eve of Magh Bihu, known as Uruka, where people build Meji (traditional bonfires) and prepare various rice cakes (pithas), sesame sweets (til pitha), and other delicacies.
- It is a time of community feasting, traditional games like buffalo fights, and cultural festivities.
Thus, in Assam, Makar Sankranti is known as Magh Bihu.
Makar Sankranti Celebrations Across India
State | Festival Name | Celebration Details |
Andhra Pradesh | Makar Sankranti | A four-day festival featuring cultural activities and harvest-related rituals. |
Punjab | Lohri (Eve) | Celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti with bonfires, dancing, and harvest festivities. |
Gujarat | Uttarayan | Known for vibrant kite-flying festivals and outdoor celebrations. |
Madhya Pradesh | Makar Sankranti | Marked by exchanging sweets and participating in cultural programs. |
Maharashtra | Maghi Sankranti | Celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and sharing tilgul (sesame sweets). |
Odisha | Makar Sankranti | Includes lighting bonfires, community feasts, and local customs. |
Tamil Nadu | Pongal | A four-day festival celebrating the harvest season with special feasts and rituals. |
Jharkhand, Bihar & Uttar Pradesh | Khichdi Parwa | People take a holy dip in the Ganges, eat khichdi, and offer prayers. |
West Bengal | Sankranti/Paush Parbon | A three-day festival featuring cultural events and traditional festivities. |
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