Question 1758
Which of the following combinations regarding the festivals and their state is correct? I) Bohag Bihu - Assam II) Chhath Puja - Ladakh
Answer
Only I.
Why?
The correct answer is Only I. Key Points Bohag Bihu: The spring festival of Bohaag Bihu or Rongali Bihu ushers in the New Year in the State of Assam , which marks the onset of a new agricultural cycle. Bihu is a set of three important festivals which are- Rongali or Bohag Bihu observed in April Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January Some other festivals & fairs of Assam are Wangala & Ambubachi Mela. Chhath Puja: Also called Dala Puja devoted to worshipping the sun is traditionally celebrated by the people of Bihar. In Bihar, the festival dedicated to Sun and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti or Usha) is celebrated with rigorous and strict manners of preparation. Usha and Pratyusha are the two wives that are considered the energy of the Sun God Himself. The first offering, evening Arghya is offered to Pratyusha, the last ray of the Sun God; and the morning Arghya is offered to Usha, the first ray of the Sun. According to another legend, Pandavas and Draupadi also performed the Puja to overcome obstacles in their lives and reclaim their lost kingdom. Some other festivals of Bihar are Bihula.
