The ________ festival is celebrated in West Bengal, Assam and some other states of India and often coincides with the festival of Holi in the month of March.

The correct answer is Doljatra Key Points Dolyatra is a festival of colours like Holi but is different from how it is celebrated and is associated with the West Bengal state, Assam and some other states of India It is the last festival in the Bengali year and the devotees worship and believe Lord Krishna expressed his love for Radha on the day of Dolyatra. The festival starts with worshipping Lord Krishna and in some places, special pujas and bhajans are organised and it ends with playing with colours and the colour powder is called Phag. Dol Jatra, Dol Purnima or the swing festival is then celebrated by placing idols of Radha and Lord Krishna and playing devotional songs. Additional Information Baishagu Community: Celebrated by the Bodo tribe of Assam. Occasion: Marks the advent of the Assamese New Year, typically in April. Significance: A spring festival that includes offerings to Bathou (the deity of the Bodos), traditional dance, music, and feasting. Highlights: Worship of cows. Playing of traditional instruments like the Kham (drum) and Sifung (flute). Community gathering and dances. Rongker Community: Celebrated by the Karbi tribe of Assam. Occasion: A village-level harvest festival held at the beginning of the year. Significance: It is a thanksgiving festival to appease deities for protection, a bountiful harvest, and overall well-being. Highlights: Traditional rituals conducted by the village priest (kurusar). Community involvement to ensure prosperity and protection from natural calamities or diseases. Offering of food, local wine, and traditional performances. Bheldiya There isn’t widely recognized information about "Bheldiya" in the context of festivals or cultural practices. It might refer to a lesser-known festival, a local tradition, or even a community.