Question 4233

Ambubachi fair is held every year in which of the following states?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Ambubachi Fair is an annual religious festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The festival celebrates the menstruation of the goddess Kamakhya and is considered to be a symbol of fertility and womanhood. During the festival, the temple remains closed for three days and reopens on the fourth day, which is considered to be the most auspicious day. The fair attracts a large number of devotees and tourists from all over the country and is a major cultural event in Assam. Additional Information Manipur is known for its rich cultural heritage and is famous for its traditional dance forms like Manipuri and Nata Sankirtana. Famous festivals of Manipur are the Yaoshang Festival, Kut Festival, Gang Ngai Festival, Cheiraoba Festival, Kang Rath Yatra, Lui Ngai Ni Festival. Arunachal Pradesh is known for its scenic beauty and is home to a diverse range of tribes and cultures. Arunachal Pradesh celebrates a number of events, including the Mopin Festival, the Losar Festival, the Dree Festival of Apatani, Chalo-Loku of Nocte, Solung of Adis, the Ziro Festival of Music, the Pangsau Pass Winter Festival, and Siang River Festival. Nagaland is known for its vibrant tribal culture and is famous for its traditional festivals like Hornbill Festival and Moatsu Festival. Famous festivals of Nagaland are The Hornbill Festival, Ngada Festival, Hega Festival, Mim Kut Festival, Bushu Festival, Tsukhenye Festival, Sukrenye Festival and Yemshe Festival.