art_culture hard MCQ

Which festival is celebrated as 'Baisakhi' in Punjab, 'Vishu' in Kerala, and 'Rongali Bihu' in Assam, all marking the solar new year?

  1. Makar Sankranti
  2. Mesha Sankranti
  3. Chaitra Navratri
  4. Puthandu

Answer: Mesha Sankranti

Mesha Sankranti (sun's entry into Aries, mid-April) is celebrated regionally: Baisakhi (Punjab), Vishu (Kerala), Rongali Bihu (Assam), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu). All mark harvest, new year, and agricultural renewal.

Topic Comparative Festival Traditions
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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