Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following states is famous for celebrating the festival of Vijaya Dashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is West Bengal.
Key Points
- Vijaya Dashami marks the end of Durga Puja, symbolizing the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, representing the triumph of good over evil.
- On this day, idols of Goddess Durga are taken for immersion (Visarjan) in rivers or water bodies, signifying her return to Mount Kailash.
- Women engage in Sindoor Khela, smearing vermillion on each other, a significant ritual that symbolizes the strength and blessings of the Goddess.
- Large processions with music and dance accompany the immersion of idols, and the festival brings together people from various communities, enhancing social unity.
- Vijaya Dashami is a public holiday in West Bengal, with celebrations marked by family gatherings and the exchange of sweets, reflecting the festive spirit.
Additional Information
| State | Famous Festival | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Bonalu | A festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, celebrated with offerings and processions. |
| Bathukamma | Floral festival where women arrange flowers in a pyramid shape and offer prayers. | |
| Sammakka Saralamma Jatara | Tribal festival honoring two tribal women goddesses, Sammakka and Saralamma. | |
| Ugadi | Telugu New Year, marked by traditional food, prayers, and celebrations. | |
| Ram Navami | Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama with prayers and processions. | |
| Rajasthan | Gangaur | Celebrated by women for marital bliss, honoring Goddess Gauri (Parvati). |
| Teej | Festival for women, praying for marital happiness and well-being. | |
| Pushkar Fair | World-famous camel and livestock fair, along with cultural events. | |
| Makar Sankranti | Celebrated with kite flying, marking the harvest and transition of the sun. | |
| Diwali | Festival of lights, celebrated with grandeur across the state. | |
| Chhattisgarh | Bastar Dussehra | Unique form of Dussehra, celebrated for 75 days in tribal traditions. |
| Hareli Festival | Harvest festival where farmers worship farm equipment and cows. | |
| Madai Festival | Tribal festival celebrated in honor of village deities with dances and rituals. | |
| Teeja Festival | Similar to Teej, women fast and pray for the well-being of their husbands. | |
| Chhath Puja | Worship of the Sun God, where devotees offer prayers at riverbanks. |
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