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Tamil Nadu Food & Festival Quiz

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Did you know?

The Pongal pot is allowed to boil over on purpose. The "boiling over" is believed to mark a blessing.

Source: Wikipedia, "Pongal (festival)"

Questions

  1. 1Which specific variety of tangy, bright-yellow mixed rice made with mustard, turmeric, and citrus juice is packed for the Aadi 18 riverbank picnics? (14 letters)
  2. 2Devotees carrying the heavy Kavadi arch structure during the month of Thai routinely carry brass pots filled with which pure liquid offering for Lord Murugan? (4 letters)
  3. 3Which specific hot, peppery rice-and-lentil breakfast dish is distributed at dawn inside temples throughout the cold, devotional month of Margazhi? (9 letters)
  4. 4Which deep-brown, sour mixed rice preparation made with a spiced tamarind paste and roasted peanuts is an indispensable part of the Aadi 18 picnic? (11 letters)
  5. 5During the grand Vaigai river crossing event in Madurai, what sweet, aromatic cooling drink made with milk, almond gum, and sarsaparilla syrup is heavily consumed? (11 letters)
  6. 6What massive scale community feast consisting of plain rice and sambar, cooked in giant vessels for thousands of devotees, is traditionally served in Panguni? (14 letters)
  7. 7Which sweet variety of rice cooked with melted jaggery, coconut milk, and white sesame seeds is prepared for the Aadi river ritual? (11 letters)
  8. 8Which cooling salad made of soaked split green gram (moong dal), cucumber, and grated coconut is served alongside sweet panakam in Panguni? (9 letters)
  9. 9Which daily rotation of boiled, tempered, and protein-rich legume snacks (like chickpeas or green peas) is served to guests visiting the Golu doll displays in Purattasi? (6 letters)
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