GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fair of Bhavnath is held at Girnar-junagadh.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Gujarat. The Bhavnath Fair is held at the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple in Junagadh, Gujarat. According to Myths, when Shiva and Parvati were traveling over the Girnar Hills their divine garment fell over the present Mrigi Kund, making this place an auspicious site for Shiva worshippers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhavnath Fair Gujarat is held during the Maha Shivratri. The fair is famous, and it is a three-day festival in February.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus, who gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival. Later on some Jain temples were also built, some of which are very recent.
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