Question
Download Solution PDFThe festival of Makar Sankranti is devoted to which of the following gods?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Surya.Key Points
- Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that is celebrated across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
- It is also known as Uttarayan and is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya.
- The festival is observed on January 14th every year and marks the transition of the Sun from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn.
- During this time, people take holy dips in rivers, offer prayers to the Sun God and indulge in traditional foods like tilgul, laddoo and khichdi.
Additional Information
- Vishnu is a Hindu God who is also widely worshipped in India.
- Indra is a deity associated with thunder and rain and is not connected with Makar Sankranti.
- Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism.
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