SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 22

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Pongal.

• Pongal is a traditional four-day harvest festival widely celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu.
• It takes place annually in the month of January, coinciding with the beginning of the Tamil month Thai.
• The name "Pongal" comes from the Tamil word "Ponga", which means "to boil over", symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
• The first day, called Bhogi, is dedicated to Lord Indra, the god of rain, and involves discarding old belongings to mark a new beginning.
• The second day, Surya Pongal, honors the Sun God, thanking him for a bountiful harvest.
• The third day, known as Mattu Pongal, is devoted to cattle, especially cows and bulls, acknowledging their role in agriculture.
• The final day, Kaanum Pongal, is a day for family outings, social gatherings, and paying visits to loved ones, marking the end of the festive period.