GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN CULTURE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In which State is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with gusto?

A	Maharashtra
B	Madhya Pradesh
C	Uttar Pradesh
D	Nagaland

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, in Hinduism, 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), the sixth month of the Hindu calendar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Correct Option: C. ‘Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated on the birthday (rebirth) of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. While celebrated all over India, it is most elaborate in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of India. The festival is an integral part of the culture and tradition of India. Worshipping the Lord Ganesha involves performing several rituals and customs. This festival is mainly celebrated in Maharashtra.

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