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The correct answer is the onset of the Spring season.

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• Week-long Bhagoria festival begins with traditional fervor.

Key Points

• It was celebrated in the districts of Dhar, Alirajpur, Khargone, Jhabua and Barwani.
• It is an important festival of the tribals of MP, especially Bhils.
• Apart from having all the trappings of a colorful village fair, the festival serves as a matrimonial platform.
• The festival is believed to have started around seven centuries back.
• A local king Bhangu Nayak organized an event to attract locals who were migrating to nearby districts due to famine.

The correct answer is Katni

Key Points

•  Artifacts made on Katni stone have become the center of attraction of the people.
• Katni stone has been selected under the state government's important scheme "One District One Product Scheme".
• In order to promote Katni Stone, the district administration organized the Katni Stone Art Festival 'Aadharshila' in the month of November last year.
• In the festival, artisans from all over the country created historical artefacts by displaying their skills on the Katni stone.
• The history of Katni stone is very old. According to historians, the capital of Kalchuri period was established in Jabalpur's attitude. But there were craft centers in Katni's Bilhari and Karitalai.
• Crafts were done on Katni stone and sent to other places. Evidence of this is still visible in Bilhari's ancient temples, stepwells, ponds and historical artefacts of the Kalchuri period are also preserved in Karitalai.​​

Additional Information

• Khajuraho
  • Khajuraho is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, in the Chatarpur district.Khajuraho is famous in the world for its historical monuments.
  • The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in the Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The temples are famous for their nagara-style architecture.The city of the temples is famous for the Khajuraho Temples built with folded stones all over the world.
  • This city was the first capital of the Chandel empire.
  • The Chandel Dynasty and the founder of Khajuraho were Chandravarman.
• Bhimbetka
  • The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains (Madhya Pradesh) on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau.
  • The Bhimbaitka complex is a magnificent repository of rock paintings within natural rock shelters.
  • In Bhimbetka, we can see nearly 20 layers of paintings, one on top of another.
  • The symbolism is an inspiration from nature along with slight spirituality.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:Halda Festival:

• One of the most significant festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region is the Halda Festival, a sizable carnival held to welcome the New Year.
• The Halda Festival, one of Lahaul's most anticipated events, offers a memorable experience with its exotic drinks, hypnotic dance performances, joyful family reunions, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• It is a pleasant and happy event when state people join together to celebrate the New Year and exchange prosperous wishes.

Additional Information 

• The Halda Festival honours the Shiskar Apa, the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
• The Halda Festival's centerpiece is a lovely bonfire that is lit in a spot decided upon by the Lamas.
• People congregate at this specified spot and light cedar twigs to make a massive blaze.
• The bonfire, which symbolises the oneness of the group, is a key component of the festivities in the valleys of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers and Keylong.
• Festivities take place over the course of the Halda Festival's two days.
• This festival has an uncanny resemblance to Diwali, the festival of lights.
• It is observed on the fortunate day of Magha Purnima.
• The Halda Festival takes place in these isolated Himalayan settings and showcases the distinctive cultural mix of the Lahaul, Keylong, Chandra, and Bhaga River Valleys.

Solution:

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.

The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.

During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.

Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.

The correct answer is Chaitra.

Key Points

• Gangaur festival
  • ​It is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
  • It starts on the first day of the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu calendar) which is on the following day of Holi.
  • It is consummated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the same month.
  • Women are expected to observe a fast restricting themselves to only one meal a day.
  • Goddess Parvati/Gauri is worshipped by them. Women also urge the goddess to bless their husbands with good health and long life.
  • Clay idols of Shiva-Gauri perfected by the local craftsmen are decorated and worshipped during the full course of the festival.

 

Additional Information

• Phalguna is the Hindu month that falls between February and March.
  • It is the month of Holi, the festival of colors.
•  Ashvina is the Hindu month that falls between September and October.
  • It is the month of Navratri, the festival of nine nights.
•  Kartika is the Hindu month that falls between October and November.
  • It is the month of Diwali, the festival of lights.

Solution:

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.

The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.

During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.

Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:Halda Festival:

• One of the most significant festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region is the Halda Festival, a sizable carnival held to welcome the New Year.
• The Halda Festival, one of Lahaul's most anticipated events, offers a memorable experience with its exotic drinks, hypnotic dance performances, joyful family reunions, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• It is a pleasant and happy event when state people join together to celebrate the New Year and exchange prosperous wishes.

Additional Information 

• The Halda Festival honours the Shiskar Apa, the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
• The Halda Festival's centerpiece is a lovely bonfire that is lit in a spot decided upon by the Lamas.
• People congregate at this specified spot and light cedar twigs to make a massive blaze.
• The bonfire, which symbolises the oneness of the group, is a key component of the festivities in the valleys of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers and Keylong.
• Festivities take place over the course of the Halda Festival's two days.
• This festival has an uncanny resemblance to Diwali, the festival of lights.
• It is observed on the fortunate day of Magha Purnima.
• The Halda Festival takes place in these isolated Himalayan settings and showcases the distinctive cultural mix of the Lahaul, Keylong, Chandra, and Bhaga River Valleys.

The correct answer is Chaitra.

Key Points

• Gangaur festival
  • ​It is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
  • It starts on the first day of the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu calendar) which is on the following day of Holi.
  • It is consummated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the same month.
  • Women are expected to observe a fast restricting themselves to only one meal a day.
  • Goddess Parvati/Gauri is worshipped by them. Women also urge the goddess to bless their husbands with good health and long life.
  • Clay idols of Shiva-Gauri perfected by the local craftsmen are decorated and worshipped during the full course of the festival.

 

Additional Information

• Phalguna is the Hindu month that falls between February and March.
  • It is the month of Holi, the festival of colors.
•  Ashvina is the Hindu month that falls between September and October.
  • It is the month of Navratri, the festival of nine nights.
•  Kartika is the Hindu month that falls between October and November.
  • It is the month of Diwali, the festival of lights.

The correct answer is Paryushana.

Key Points

• Paryushana Parva is one of the main celebrations for Jains.
• Paryushan is the celebration of pardoning and sympathy.
• This year this Paryushan celebration will be commended from August 24, 2022, to September 1, 2022.
• Das Lakshana or Paryushana is the main yearly blessed occasion for Jains and is generally celebrated in August or September in Hindi schedule (Indian schedule) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.

Additional Information

• Lohri is the festival of the appearance of longer days after the colder time of year solstice.
• The Hemis Celebration denotes the birth commemoration of Master Padmasambhava and the triumph of good over evil.
• Nuakhai or Navakhai is a horticultural celebration chiefly seen by individuals of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh in India.
• Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Tirthankara was the organizer behind Jainism.

The correct answer is three.

Key Points

• The 'Tulsi Utsav Raghunathgatha' is three-days celebration.
  • It is hosted by Tulsi Research Institute, Chitrakoot along with Tribal Folk Art and Boli Vikas Academy, Bhopal.
  • There are no fixed dates for this event. However, the celebration takes place every year.
  • There are various religious programmes planned for the celebrations.
• ​During October 2022 celebrations, there were presentations on the personality and works of Goswami Tulsida​s.
  • There was devotional and musical presentation of Ramkatha along with Ramcharit Manas. 
  • 12 creations of Saint Mahakavi Tulsidas was highlighted.
  • This three-day event was coordinated by Awadhesh Prasad Pandey, Scholar of Ramkatha.
  • Scholars and Artists gave presentations and lectures on the life of many great personalities.

The correct answer is Ujjain.

Key Points 

• Malwa Utsav is held in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is one of the biggest festivals in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is celebrated for 2 days in Ujjain and 5 days in Indore.
  • The festival is celebrated to honor the Natya Shastra developed by Bharatha between the 2 BC and 2 AD centuries.
  • Dance, music, art, etc. are part of the festival.
  • The festival is also known to celebrate the spirit of dance in India.​

Additional Information 

• Malwa is located in west-central India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin.
• The plateau is located in the Vidisha Range.
• Rivers like Kshipra, Ken, Dhasan, etc. are located here.

Solution:

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.

The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.

During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.

Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:Halda Festival:

• One of the most significant festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region is the Halda Festival, a sizable carnival held to welcome the New Year.
• The Halda Festival, one of Lahaul's most anticipated events, offers a memorable experience with its exotic drinks, hypnotic dance performances, joyful family reunions, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• It is a pleasant and happy event when state people join together to celebrate the New Year and exchange prosperous wishes.

Additional Information 

• The Halda Festival honours the Shiskar Apa, the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
• The Halda Festival's centerpiece is a lovely bonfire that is lit in a spot decided upon by the Lamas.
• People congregate at this specified spot and light cedar twigs to make a massive blaze.
• The bonfire, which symbolises the oneness of the group, is a key component of the festivities in the valleys of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers and Keylong.
• Festivities take place over the course of the Halda Festival's two days.
• This festival has an uncanny resemblance to Diwali, the festival of lights.
• It is observed on the fortunate day of Magha Purnima.
• The Halda Festival takes place in these isolated Himalayan settings and showcases the distinctive cultural mix of the Lahaul, Keylong, Chandra, and Bhaga River Valleys.

The correct answer is Chaitra.

Key Points

• Gangaur festival
  • ​It is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
  • It starts on the first day of the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu calendar) which is on the following day of Holi.
  • It is consummated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the same month.
  • Women are expected to observe a fast restricting themselves to only one meal a day.
  • Goddess Parvati/Gauri is worshipped by them. Women also urge the goddess to bless their husbands with good health and long life.
  • Clay idols of Shiva-Gauri perfected by the local craftsmen are decorated and worshipped during the full course of the festival.

 

Additional Information

• Phalguna is the Hindu month that falls between February and March.
  • It is the month of Holi, the festival of colors.
•  Ashvina is the Hindu month that falls between September and October.
  • It is the month of Navratri, the festival of nine nights.
•  Kartika is the Hindu month that falls between October and November.
  • It is the month of Diwali, the festival of lights.

The correct answer is Paryushana.

Key Points

• Paryushana Parva is one of the main celebrations for Jains.
• Paryushan is the celebration of pardoning and sympathy.
• This year this Paryushan celebration will be commended from August 24, 2022, to September 1, 2022.
• Das Lakshana or Paryushana is the main yearly blessed occasion for Jains and is generally celebrated in August or September in Hindi schedule (Indian schedule) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.

Additional Information

• Lohri is the festival of the appearance of longer days after the colder time of year solstice.
• The Hemis Celebration denotes the birth commemoration of Master Padmasambhava and the triumph of good over evil.
• Nuakhai or Navakhai is a horticultural celebration chiefly seen by individuals of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh in India.
• Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Tirthankara was the organizer behind Jainism.