Indian Festivals and Their Significance

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What is the primary celebration associated with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival?

Worship of Lord Krishna

Worship of Goddess Durga

Worship of Lord Vishnu

Worship of Lord Ganesha (correct)

Which festival celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir lasts for seven days?

Ghadlya

Tulip Festival (correct)

Gangaur

Shikara Festival

Which festival is associated with the Buddhist community?

Gang Ngai

Naagmani

Chethiyagiri Vihara (correct)

Ghadlya

What is the cultural significance of the Hornbill festival?

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Which dance is associated with the Lai Haraoba festival?

Tribal dance by Meiteis Signup and view all the answers

What traditional activity is a part of the Phawang Kut festival?

Drumming and singing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following festivals is known for its association with agricultural practices?

Minm Kut Signup and view all the answers

Which festival involves Lord Vishnu being worshipped?

Narali Purnima Signup and view all the answers

Which festival marks the beginning of the New Year in the Assamese culture?

Bohag Bihu Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Pongal is celebrated specifically to honor cattle?

Mattu Pongal Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is dedicated to the solar deity Surya?

Chhath Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ali-ai-Ligang festival?

Celebration of harvest in Assam Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is not associated with the harvest season?

Dusshera Signup and view all the answers

What kind of offerings are typically made during the Sama Chakeva festival?

Food offerings for the dead Signup and view all the answers

Which festival includes a four-day celebration with distinct rituals each day?

Pongal Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe celebrates the festival of Rongker?

Karbis Signup and view all the answers

During which festival do people typically immerse themselves in the rivers and perform rituals?

Chhath Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is celebrated in Chaitra month in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

Ugadi Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pongal' specifically relate to in its origin?

Boiling over Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary significance of Raksha Bandhan?

To honor the bond between brothers and sisters Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is known for the Kagyed dance in the Tibetan Calendar?

Losar Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of the Pattadakal Dance Festival?

To honor the grandeur of temples at a UNESCO Heritage Site Signup and view all the answers

During which month is the Mahavir Jayanti celebrated, honoring the 24th Tirthankar?

Mar-Apr Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is associated with celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava?

Losar Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Gudi Padwa festival in Maharashtra?

Marking the beginning of a new agricultural season Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following festivals includes the Phool walon ki sair celebration?

Sair-E-Gul Faroshan Signup and view all the answers

The festival Thiruvathira is primarily celebrated in which Indian state?

Kerala Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is connected to the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha?

Chera Panhara Signup and view all the answers

Which festival celebrates the worship of Goddess Parvati?

Gangaur Signup and view all the answers

What does the festival of Sarhul signify?

Harvesting festival Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is known as the New Year festival in certain regions?

Ugadi Signup and view all the answers

What agricultural celebration is associated with Makar Sankranti?

Rice harvest festival Signup and view all the answers

During which festival do unmarried women participate in rituals for well-being?

Bhagta Parab Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is celebrated by the Khalsa Panth?

Baisakhi Signup and view all the answers

What does the festival of Pongal primarily celebrate?

Harvest Signup and view all the answers

Which festival includes a 9-day celebration primarily observed by women?

Bathukamma Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is dedicated to the goddess Gowri?

Gangaur Signup and view all the answers

The festival 'Hola Mohalla' is closely associated with which of the following?

The teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Signup and view all the answers

Which of these celebrations is recognized as a major agricultural festival?

Puthandu Signup and view all the answers

Which festival involves a float festival to mark the new year?

Float Festival Signup and view all the answers

What is the main significance of the Losar festival?

Welcoming the new year Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is associated with the worship of Baneshwar and involves pilgrimage?

Baneshwar Festival Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is known for its vibrant celebrations that occur in Rajasthan?

Nagaur Fair Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Festivals of India

India has a diverse range of festivals, celebrated throughout the year.
Many festivals are associated with specific regions and communities.
Some festivals celebrate harvests, religious events, or cultural traditions.
Various customs, foods, and rituals are associated with different festivals.
The festivals highlight the rich cultural tapestry of India.

Festivals of Andhra Pradesh

Pongal is a four-day harvest festival.
Yellama Jatara celebrates a specific deity.
Ugadi is a New Year celebration.

Festivals of Assam

Bihu is a harvest festival.
Various Bihu types are celebrated in Assam.
Different tribes in Assam celebrate Bihu.

Festivals of Arunachal Pradesh

Sangken is a significant festival in Arunachal Pradesh.
Solung is another notable festival.
Chalo Loku is a festival observed.
Celebrated as New Year.
Festivals celebrated include different types.

Festivals of Bihar

Chhath is a significant festival in Bihar.
Sama Chakeva is another important festival.
Bihula, Sonepur Cattle Fair, and Rajgir are also celebrated.

Festivals of Chhattisgarh

Pola, Madai, Hareli, Goncha, Karma, and Bastar Dussehra are celebrated.
36 Madai Socha and Bola Haveli, and Dusshera are celebrated.

Festivals of Gujarat

Modhera, Madhavpur, Rann Utsav, Shamlaji Melo, Vautha Mela, and Durga Puja are observed.
Rann kar rahe Sharma ji and Madhav are observed as a part of the festival

Festivals of Goa

Shigmo, Sao Jao, Sunburn, Carnival, Feast of Saint Francis Xavier, Grape Escapade, and Bonderam are observed.
Three Kings is one of the festivals celebrated by tourists.

Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

Haldi, Sazo, Minjar, Pori, Sair, and Phulaich are significant festivals.
Him Pari, Haldi, Phul, Saza, and Kalinjar Raja are celebrated.

Festivals of Haryana

Surajkund Festival, Pinjore, Gugga Naumi, and Gangaur are observed.
Festivals celebrated are associated with various deities.

Festivals of Jharkhand

Sarhul, Jawa, Sohrai, Bhagta Parab, Rohini, Tussu Purab, and Harvest festival are observed.

Festivals of Karnataka

Hampi, Kambala, Mahamatsyaabhishek, Pattadakal & Kailpodh, Gombee Habba & Gowri Habba and Ugadi are observed.
Celebrated in Shravanabelagola to honour Bahubali.

Festivals of Kerala

Thrissur Pooram, Vishu, Theyyam, Arattu, Attukal, Painkuni, Vallam Kalli Boat Race, Onam, Makar Vilaku, Nishagandhi, and Guruvayur Ekadasi are observed.
Pooram, Vasu, and Nisha are celebrated related to a Boat race.

Festivals of Madhya Pradesh

Lokrang, Khajuraho, Bhagoria Haat, Gangaur, Rasnawa, Ghadlya, Panchmarhi Utsav, Tansen Music Festival, Chethiyagiri Vihara, and Tansen are celebrated.

Festivals of Manipur

Dol Jatra (Yao Shang), Lai Haraoba, Kang Jatra, Cherry Blossom, Lu Ngai Ni, Gang Ngai, and Heirku Hindongba are celebrated.

Festivals of Meghalaya

Shad Shuk, Nongkrem, Wangala, Garo, and Behdeinkhlam-Jaintia are observed.

Festivals of Maharashtra

Vithoba, Narali Purnima, Gudhi Padwa, Banganga, Vat Purnima, Ghoda & Padwa Purnima, Kojagiri, Kala Ghoda Mahotsav, Ganesh Chathurthi, Elephenta Festival, and Pola are celebrated.

Festivals of Mizoram

Chapchar Kut and Mimkut are observed.
Phawang Kut is observed as a festival.

Festivals of Nagaland

Hornbill, Sekrenyi-Angami Tribe, Moatsu-Ao Tribe, and Aoleang are celebrated.
Maotsii is also celebrated.

Festivals of Odisha

Kalinga Mahotsav, Konark Festival, Raja Parba, Rath Yatra, Chhau, Nuakhai, Bali Jatra, and Jagannath are observed.

Festivals of Punjab

Hola Mohalla, Lohari, Guru Parva, and Baisakhi are celebrated.
Khalsa Panth celebration Guru Gobind is celebrated.

Festivals of Rajasthan

Pushkar Fair, Desert Festival, Gangaur, Chandrabhaga Fair, Nagaur Fair, Bundhi Utsav, Banshwar Festival, and Kotayir Fair are observed.

Festivals of Sikkim

Losung, Losar, Sonam Lochar, Saga Dawa, and Lhabsol are observed.

Festivals of Tamil Nadu

Pongal, Jallikattu, Thaipusam, Puthandu, Natyanjali, Float Festival, Mahamagam, Thiruvaiyaru, Karthigai Deepam, and Kavadi are celebrated.

Festivals of Telangana

Bonalu, Bathukamma, Medharam Jatra, Dunnapothula Panduga, Sammaka Jatara are observed.

Festivals of Tripura

Kharchi Puja, Hojagiri, Garia Puja, and Bijhu are observed.

Festivals of Uttarakhand

Harela, Bhitauli, Kale Kauva/Ghughutiya, Phool Dei, Kandali, Bissu Mela, and Egaas are celebrated.

Festivals of West Bengal

Poila Boisakh, Durga Puja, Rash Mela, Basanta Utsav, Poush Mela, Jamai Sashti, Ugadi, Vishu. Puthandu. Gudi Padwa, Poila Boisakh, Losar, Pateti/Nowruz are celebrated.
New Year, Fakiri festival, Gangasagar Mela are celebrated related to the festival.

Festivals of Ladakh

Hemis, Saka Dawa, and Losar are observed.

Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir

Tulip festival and Shikara festival

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