Which of the following pair of Festival - State is correct? I. Saga Dawa - Assam II. Bumchu - Sikkim

The correct answer is Only II . Key Points The Bumchu festival is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery, West Sikkim on the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar calendar corresponding to the month of February/March. The opening of the vessel containing the holy water is the major highlight of the festival. This festival is dedicated to Ganesh and Hanuman.​ The literal meaning of Bumchu is a "sacred pot". Bumchu is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery in Sikkim. Each year, the vessel is opened to verify the level of water in it. It follows that if the water level is higher or lower then it signifies ill fortune such as droughts, diseases and natural calamities. Additional Information Saga Dawa festival Saga means “the fourth” and Dawa refers to “month” in Tibetan. This festival is celebrated for whole month and is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in Tibet. The fifteenth day of the month is very special as Sakyamuni was born, attained Nirvana (enlightenment), stepped into Parinirvana (death). The main activities involve going to temples, raising a tall prayer pole called the Tarboche Prayer Flagpole, and lighting a lot of butter lamps for the occasion.