Magha Saaji is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in which of the following states? 

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  1. Madhya Pradesh 
  2. Gujarat 
  3. Himachal Pradesh  
  4. Goa 

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Option 3 : Himachal Pradesh  
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The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points

  • Himachal Pradesh:
    • ​Locals in Himachal Pradesh observe Magha Saaji as Makar Sankranti.
    • Sankranti is known locally as Saaji, and the month is called Magha.
    • People visit the temples on this day to seek the Lord's blessings and take a plunge in the area's sacred rivers.

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