Cultural Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

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Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the new year in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Lohri

  2. Pongal

  3. Baisakhi

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lohri is a popular festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh and other parts of North India to mark the beginning of the new year.

The renowned Kullu Dussehra festival is celebrated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Shimla

  2. Mandi

  3. Kullu

  4. Chamba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kullu Dussehra festival is celebrated in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the significance of the Minjar Mela festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest season

  2. Honoring the goddess Minjar

  3. Marking the beginning of spring

  4. Welcoming the New Year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minjar Mela festival is celebrated to honor the goddess Minjar and seek her blessings for a prosperous harvest.

Which festival is known for its spectacular display of colorful masks and dances?

  1. Losar

  2. Chamba Lavi

  3. Halda

  4. Nati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chamba Lavi festival is famous for its vibrant masks and dances, which depict various mythological characters and stories.

What is the unique feature of the Mandi Shivratri festival?

  1. A grand procession of Lord Shiva's idol

  2. A week-long fair with cultural performances

  3. A traditional wrestling competition

  4. A colorful flower festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mandi Shivratri festival is known for its grand procession of Lord Shiva's idol, which is carried through the streets of Mandi town.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Dussehra

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Raksha Bandhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

What is the significance of the Halda festival in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Celebrating the harvest season

  2. Honoring the goddess Halda

  3. Marking the beginning of spring

  4. Welcoming the New Year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Halda festival is celebrated to honor the goddess Halda and seek her blessings for a prosperous harvest and protection from evil spirits.

Which festival is known for its traditional folk songs and dances?

  1. Losar

  2. Chamba Lavi

  3. Halda

  4. Nati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nati festival is famous for its traditional folk songs and dances, which showcase the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the unique feature of the Lahaul and Spiti Losar festival?

  1. A grand procession of colorful floats

  2. A week-long fair with cultural performances

  3. A traditional archery competition

  4. A colorful flower festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lahaul and Spiti Losar festival is known for its traditional archery competition, where archers from different villages compete for prizes.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Basant Panchami

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Navratri

  4. Chaitra Mela


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring and is associated with the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music.

What is the significance of the Chaitra Mela festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest season

  2. Honoring the goddess Chaitra

  3. Marking the beginning of spring

  4. Welcoming the New Year


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chaitra Mela festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of spring and is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva.

Which festival is known for its vibrant display of flowers and colors?

  1. Losar

  2. Chamba Lavi

  3. Halda

  4. Phool Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phool Sankranti festival is known for its vibrant display of flowers and colors, where people exchange flowers and colorful powders as a symbol of love and friendship.

What is the unique feature of the Mandi Mela festival?

  1. A grand procession of Lord Shiva's idol

  2. A week-long fair with cultural performances

  3. A traditional wrestling competition

  4. A colorful flower festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mandi Mela festival is known for its traditional wrestling competition, where wrestlers from different parts of the state compete for prizes.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Dussehra

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Raksha Bandhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

What is the significance of the Kullu Dasehra festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest season

  2. Honoring the goddess Kullu

  3. Marking the beginning of spring

  4. Welcoming the New Year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kullu Dasehra festival is celebrated to mark the harvest season and is associated with the worship of Lord Raghunath.

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