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Which festival has the meaning ‘to boll’ or ‘bolling’ In Its name?
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Which festival has the meaning ‘to boll’ or ‘bolling’ In Its name?

A.

Pongal

B.

Onam

C.

Raja

D.

Bihu

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Pongal.
Pongal: The word "Pongal" in Tamil means "to boil" or "boiling." The festival is named after the traditional dish prepared during the festival, which is made by boiling rice with fresh milk and jaggery in a new clay pot until it overflows.
Significance: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu, marking the end of the winter solstice and the start of the sun's six-month-long journey northwards (the Uttaraayanam).
Duration: Pongal is a four-day festival, with each day having its own significance. The main day, also called Pongal, is celebrated by preparing the Pongal dish and offering it to the Sun God, Surya.
Traditions: The festival includes various activities such as drawing kolam (rangoli), decorating cattle, and performing traditional dances.

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