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Detailed explanation-1: -Herath or the ‘Night of Hara (Shiva)’, generally known as Maha Shivratri, is the main festival celebrated by the Kashmiri Pandits across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Some popular festivals held in the Jammu region are Bahu Mela (celebrated from March to April and from September to October), Jhiri Mela (celebrated from October to November), and Purmandal Mela (a three-day fair). Answer: The Kheer Bhawani Mela is a shrine of the Hindu goddess Ragnya Devi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because of the Sikh population living in the state, Baisakhi is celebrated as the harvest festival of Jammu and Kashmir. Baisakhi is among the most popular festivals of Kashmir as it witnesses humongous celebrations in the state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the main festivals of Kashmir include Lohri, Holi, Navratri, Baisakhi or New Year Day, Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday, Tihar and Sankranti. What is the famous dance of Jammu and Kashmir? The Dumhal is a famous dance in the, performed by men of the Wattal region of Kashmir valley.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lohri is celebrated to denote the last of the coldest days of winter. The festival is celebrated in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir since Mughal times. The festival is observed as Lal Loi in the Sindhi community.