Which festival has the meaning 'to boil' or 'boiling' in its name?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Pongal.
Pongal is the festival that has the meaning 'to boil' or 'boiling' in its name. It is a harvest festival celebrated predominantly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India. The term "Pongal" refers to the traditional dish prepared during the festival, which is a sweet rice pudding made by boiling rice with milk and jaggery in an earthen pot until it overflows, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.