Cultural Festivals of North India

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Which festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is celebrated with colorful processions, music, and dance?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in January to mark the beginning of the Hindu solar calendar. It is associated with the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar).

Which festival is known as the 'festival of colors' and is celebrated with people throwing colored powder and water at each other?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a spring festival celebrated in March to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is known for its vibrant colors, music, and dance, and is a time for people to come together and celebrate.

Which festival celebrates the arrival of spring and is associated with the worship of the goddess Saraswati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vasant Panchami is a festival celebrated in January or February to mark the arrival of spring. It is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati, who is associated with knowledge, music, and the arts.

Which festival is celebrated with the lighting of earthen lamps and fireworks to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated in October or November to mark the victory of good over evil. It is a time for families to come together, exchange gifts, and light earthen lamps to illuminate their homes.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Shiva and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Maha Shivaratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maha Shivaratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated in February or March. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers and perform rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and is known for its colorful processions, music, and dance?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival celebrated in August or September to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Goddess Durga and is known for its grand processions and elaborate pandals?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a festival celebrated in September or October to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Ganesha and is known for its elaborate decorations and sweet offerings?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Ganesh Chaturthi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated in August or September to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Jagannath Rath Yatra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagannath Rath Yatra is a festival celebrated in July or August to mark the journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple in Puri to the Gundicha Temple.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and is known for its elaborate decorations and lighting?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Lakshmi Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshmi Puja is a festival celebrated in October or November to mark the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Hanuman and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Hanuman Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hanuman Jayanti is a festival celebrated in April to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Rama and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Ram Navami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ram Navami is a festival celebrated in March or April to mark the birth of Lord Rama. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Krishna and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Krishna Janmashtami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishna Janmashtami is a festival celebrated in August or September to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Goddess Durga and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a festival celebrated in September or October to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Lord Shiva and is known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Maha Shivaratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maha Shivaratri is a festival celebrated in February or March to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in colorful processions and cultural programs.

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