Q.   Consider the following statements about the festival Pongal:

1. It is a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu
2. Sun God is revered on this day

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Pongal is celebrated in winter solstice, when, according to the traditional Hindu system, the Sun which has reached the Southern-most point, turns its journey towards North, called Uttharayanam. In short, the festival is celebrated when Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn).