Makar Sankranti is celebrated by the Sindhi community by which of the following names?

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 23 Jan 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Tirmoori.

Key Points

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn).
It is celebrated across India with different names and traditions.
The Sindhi community celebrates Makar Sankranti as Teejri, which is also known as Tirmoori in some regions.
Lal Loi is another festival celebrated by the Sindhi community, which falls on the same day as Makar Sankranti but has different rituals and significance.
Thadri is a festival celebrated by the Sindhi community to protect themselves from monsoon-related diseases.

Additional Information

Tirmoori is a Sindhi term that means sesame seeds, which are an essential ingredient in the traditional sweets prepared during the festival.
Teejri is derived from the word 'Teej', which means the third day after a whole moon night, and it falls on the third day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada.
Lal Loi is also known as Lohri in some regions and is celebrated by lighting bonfires and offering prayers to the God of Fire.
Thadri is celebrated in the month of Bhadon (August-September) and is dedicated to Goddess Jog Maya, who is believed to protect people from the diseases caused by the monsoon season.