GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The last day of Durga puja is known as ____
A
Saptami
B
Nabami
C
Dashami
D
Shashthi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 10th day or “Maha Dashami” marks the final day of Durga Puja. On this day, Durga and the other deities are immersed in the river Ganga.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dashami (Sanskrit: , romanized: Daśamī) is the Sanskrit word for “tenth", and is the tenth day in the lunar fortnight (Paksha) of the Hindu calendar. Each month has two Dashami days, being the tenth day of the “bright” (Shukla) and of the “dark” (Krishna) fortnights respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Celebrations. The Pandals or displays of the goddess Durga have always been the center attraction of this festival. Day 1: Mahalaya. The celebrations of Durga Puja begin on Mahalaya. Day 2-5 : Days of honoring. Day 6: Shasti. Day 7: Saptami. Day 8: Ashtami. Day 9 : Navami. Day 10: Vijayadashami. 16-Dec-2022

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