Rajasthan Social Studies: Major Festivals

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When is the Elephant Festival celebrated in Jaipur?

  • May
  • March (correct)
  • June
  • April

What is the name of the first Elephant Village in India?

Kunda Village

Which month does the International Thar Festival take place in?

  • May-June
  • February
  • January
  • March-April (correct)

On what occasion do unmarried women worship Shiva and Parvati?

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Where is the Ganagaur procession held?

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Which festival is celebrated in Bundi?

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The Kajli Teej Festival is celebrated in Bundi during the months of August and September.

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The smaller version of the Kajli Teej festival, known as 'Chhoti Teej', is celebrated in Jaipur.

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What is the name of the town where the Deeg Festival takes place?

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In which month is the Deeg Festival held in Deeg?

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Which festival is celebrated in Pushkar?

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The Hindola Mahotsav (festival) in Pushkar is celebrated for one week, starting from Shravana Shukla Tritiya (Choti Teej) and ending on Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya (Badi Teej).

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Where is the Koteda Mahotsav celebrated?

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In which month is the Koteda Mahotsav celebrated?

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Which town in Rajasthan is known as the "city of bells"?

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The Chandrabaha Mahotsav is celebrated in Jhalarapatan during the months of October and November.

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The Dashehra Festival in Kota is celebrated on the occasion of Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Vijay Dashami) and takes place in October and November.

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Which month does the Moomasar Mahotsav take place?

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The term 'Moomasar' refers to a town in Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan.

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Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Dungarpur?

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In which month does the Wangad Festival take place?

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What is the name of the town in Rajasthan where the Kumbalgarh Festival takes place?

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In which month does the Kumbalgarh Mahotsav take place?

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The Ranakpur Mahotsav is celebrated in Ranakpur, Pal, in the month of December.

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In which town does the Sharad Mahotsav take place?

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Which month does the Sharad Mahotsav take place in?

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The Rajasthan Government has a dedicated department known as the 'Tourism Department' that promotes and supports tourism development in the state.

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The Rajasthan Tourism Department strives to create a better environment for visitors and enhance their overall experience in the state.

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Flashcards

Haathi Mahotsav

An Elephant Festival celebrated in Jaipur during Holi, Falgun Purnima.

Rajasthani Food Festival

A food festival held during Maru Mahotsav in Pokaran (Jaisalmer).

Ganagaur Mahotsav

A festival where unmarried women worship Shiva-Parvati in Jaipur (and Jaisalmer).

International Thar Mahotsav

A festival held in Barmer (March-April).

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Balloon Festival

A festival held in Barmer (April).

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Mewar Mahotsav

A festival held in Udaipur (April).

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Summer Festival

A festival in Mount Abu (Sirohi) and Jaipur (May-June).

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Kajali Teej Mahotsav

A festival celebrated in Bundi (August-September).

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Chhoti Teej

A festival celebrated on Shravan Shukla Tritiya, marking the beginning of the festival season in Rajasthan.

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Deeg Mahotsav

A festival celebrated on Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami in Deeg, Rajasthan.

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Hindola Mahotsav

A festival celebrated in Pushkar (Ajmer) between Chhoti Teej and Bada Teej.

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Kotda Mahotsav

A festival held in Kotda, Udaipur (September).

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Abhaneri Mahotsav

A festival celebrated in Abhaneri (Dausa) (September-October).

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Matsya Mahotsav

A festival in Alwar (September-October).

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Marwar Mahotsav

A festival in Jodhpur (October).

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Meera Mahotsav

A festival in Chittorgarh (October).

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Bundi Mahotsav

A festival in Bundi (October-November).

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Chandrabhaga Mahotsav

A festival in Jhalrapatan (October-November).

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Dussehra Mahotsav

A festival in Kota (October-November).

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Wangad Mahotsav

A festival in Dungarpur (November).

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Kumbhalgarh Mahotsav

A festival in Rajsamand (December).

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Ranakpur Mahotsav

A festival in Ranakpur (December).

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Sharad Mahotsav

A festival in Mount Abu (December).

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Momasar Mahotsav

A festival in Momasar (November) before Diwali.

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Study Notes

Rajasthan Social Studies

  • Rajasthan's major festivals
    • Elephant Festival (Hathi Mahotsav): Jaipur - March (Elephants).
    • Rajasthan Food Festival: Pokhran (Jaisalmer) - February 21-24, 2024. Featured Rajasthani cuisine.
    • Ganagor Festival: Jaipur - March. Unmarried women worship Shiva-Parvati.
    • International Thar Festival: Barmer - March-April.
    • Mewar Festival: Udaipur - April.
    • Summer Festival: Mount Abu (Sirohi) - May-June.
    • Camel Festival: Jaipur - May-June.
    • Kajali Teej Festival: Bundi - August-September (small festival).
    • Dig Festival: Dig - August.
    • Hindola Festival: Pushkar (Ajmer) - August.
    • Kotda Festival: Kotda (Udaipur) - September.
    • Abhaneri Festival: Abhaneri (Dausa) - September-October.
    • Chand Bawadi Festival (Tilawara Badi): Abhaneri - September-October.
    • Matsya Festival: Alwar - September-October.
    • Marwar Festival: Jodhpur - October.
    • Mira Festival: Chittorgarh - October.
    • Bundi Festival : Bundi - October-November.
    • Chandrabhaga Festival: Jhalrapatana (Jhalawar) - October-November.
    • Dasahara Festival: Kota - October-November.
    • Mamasor Festival: Momaasor (Bikaner) - November.
    • Vangad Festival: Dungarpur - November.
    • Kumbhalgarh Festival: Rajsamand - December.
    • Ranakpur Festival: Ranakpur (Pali) - December.
    • Sharad Festival: Mount Abu (Sirohi) - December.

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