Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makar Sakranti in which of the following states ........

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Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makar Sakranti in which of the following states?

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SSC CGL 18th August 2021 Shift-3

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Karnataka

Kerala

- Makaravilakku is an important annual festival celebrated at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.

- It takes place during Makar Sankranti, a significant harvest festival across India.

- The event attracts millions of pilgrims to witness the 'Makara Jyothi' sighting and participate in rituals.

- Option 1: Tamil Nadu

- Known for various festivals like Pongal during Makar Sankranti, but not Makaravilakku.

- Option 2: Odisha

- Celebrates Makar Sankranti with its own customs, but Makaravilakku is not a traditional festival there.

- Option 3: Karnataka

- Celebrates Makar Sankranti with unique local traditions, but not the Makaravilakku festival.

- Option 4: Kerala

- This is the correct answer.

- Makaravilakku is a prominent festival celebrated in Sabarimala, Kerala.

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