The Chapcharkut Festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

The correct answer is Mizoram . Key Points Chapchar Kut is recognized as the most significant, oldest, and largest traditional festival celebrated by the Mizo people in the state of Mizoram . The festival is typically observed during the month of March , marking the transition period after the completion of the Jhum cutting (the clearing of forests for slash-and-burn agriculture) and before the onset of the sowing season. Historically, the festival is believed to have originated around 1450-1700 A.D. in a village called Suaipui , as a way to boost morale after a failed hunting expedition. The central attraction of the festival is the Cheraw , also known as the Bamboo Dance , where men rhythmically tap bamboo poles against each other while women dance with precision between the moving staves. Participants dress in vibrant traditional attire, such as the Puanchei (traditional Mizo shawl) and Kwakpuia Paun , while engaging in folk songs and community feasts known as Chhawnghnawh . Additional Information Sikkim : Celebrates Saga Dawa , which is the most sacred festival for the Mahayana Buddhists , commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha . Losoong , or the Sikkimese New Year, is celebrated in December to mark the end of the harvest season. Tripura : Known for Kharchi Puja , a week-long festival held in July where fourteen deities are worshipped at the Fourteen Gods Temple in Agartala . Garia Puja is another vital festival celebrated on the seventh day of the month of Baisakh to seek agricultural prosperity. Assam : Famous for the three Bihu festivals: Rongali Bihu (Spring/New Year), Kongali Bihu (Autumn), and Bhogali Bihu (Harvest/Winter). The Ambubachi Mela is a major annual event hosted at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati , celebrating the menstruation of the Goddess.