Festivals & Fairs — Set 2
Bihar GK · त्यौहार और मेले · Questions 11–20 of 50
'Janaki Navami' is celebrated with great pomp in which place, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita?
Correct Answer: C. Sitamarhi
Janaki Navami is celebrated with great pomp in Sitamarhi. Sitamarhi is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The festival marks her appearance day.
The 'Simaria Mela', known for Kalpvas, is held in which district?
Correct Answer: D. Begusarai
Simaria Mela is held at Simaria Ghat in the Begusarai district. It is famous for the tradition of Kalpvas, where devotees stay on the river banks for a month. It is situated on the banks of the river Ganga.
Which ritual is the central focus of the 'Pitrapaksha Mela' in Gaya?
Correct Answer: A. Pind Daan
Pind Daan is the central ritual of the Pitrapaksha Mela in Gaya. It involves offering food balls (pind) to ancestors for their salvation. People from all over the world visit Gaya during this fortnight.
The 'Harihar Kshetra Mela' is another name for which famous fair?
Correct Answer: B. Sonepur Mela
Harihar Kshetra Mela is another name for the Sonepur Mela. It is held at the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Gandak. The name comes from the Harihar Nath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
The 'Malmas Mela' is held in Rajgir how frequently?
Correct Answer: C. Every 3 years
The Malmas Mela in Rajgir is held every 3 years. It occurs during the 'Adhik Maas' or extra month in the Hindu calendar. It is believed that all 33 crore gods reside in Rajgir during this period.
From where do Kanwariyas collect water to offer at Baidyanath Dham during the Shravani Mela?
Correct Answer: D. Sultanganj
Kanwariyas collect holy water from the Ganga at Sultanganj (Bhagalpur district). They then trek barefoot to the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar. This pilgrimage is the highlight of the month of Shravan.
Which tree is worshipped during the 'Karma' festival celebrated by tribal communities?
Correct Answer: A. Karam
The Karam (Kadamba) tree is worshipped during the Karma festival. It is a major festival for tribal communities in Bihar and Jharkhand, celebrating nature and prosperity. Sisters fast for the well-being of their brothers.
The 'Jitiya' (Jivitputrika) festival is observed by mothers for the well-being of whom?
Correct Answer: B. Children
Jitiya is observed by mothers for the long life and well-being of their children (sons specifically in tradition). It involves a strict 24-hour waterless fast. It is usually celebrated in the month of Ashwin.
The 'Hartalika Teej' festival is primarily observed by women for the longevity of whom?
Correct Answer: C. Husband
Hartalika Teej is observed by married women for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. Unmarried women also observe it to pray for a good husband. It involves a 'Nirjala' (without water) fast.
Gaya is famous for which sweet delicacy specially prepared during Makar Sankranti?
Correct Answer: D. Tilkut
Gaya is famous for Tilkut, a sweet made of sesame seeds (til) and jaggery or sugar. It is specially prepared and consumed during Makar Sankranti. The Tilkut of Ramna Road in Gaya is particularly renowned.