Question
Download Solution PDFThe annual festival of Gangaur, celebrated by the married women of Rajasthan, is observed in the Hindu month of ________.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Chaitra.
Key Points
- Gangaur festival
- It is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
- It starts on the first day of the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu calendar) which is on the following day of Holi.
- It is consummated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the same month.
- Women are expected to observe a fast restricting themselves to only one meal a day.
- Goddess Parvati/Gauri is worshipped by them. Women also urge the goddess to bless their husbands with good health and long life.
- Clay idols of Shiva-Gauri perfected by the local craftsmen are decorated and worshipped during the full course of the festival.
Additional Information
- Phalguna is the Hindu month that falls between February and March.
- It is the month of Holi, the festival of colors.
- Ashvina is the Hindu month that falls between September and October.
- It is the month of Navratri, the festival of nine nights.
- Kartika is the Hindu month that falls between October and November.
- It is the month of Diwali, the festival of lights.
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