Which festival is celebrated at Sabarimala temple, on the occassion of Makar Sakranti?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. Makaravilakku .
The Makaravilakku festival is celebrated at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala on the occasion of Makar Sankranti (around January 14th). It marks the auspicious day when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara Rashi). Devotees gather in huge numbers at Sabarimala to witness the sacred Makaravilakku light, which appears on the hilltop after the Makarajyoti star sighting. This festival signifies the end of the pilgrimage season, and devotees believe Lord Ayyappa blesses them with divine light and energy.
Other options:
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Vishu: Marks the Malayali New Year, celebrated in April.
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Ugadi: New Year festival in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
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Onam: Harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated in August–September.