SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Bahu Mela in _________ is the major festival held at the Kali Temple in the Bahu Fort twice an year.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Jammu.

  • Bahu Mela in Jammu is the major festival held twice a year at the Kali Temple located in the Bahu Fort.
  • Bahu Fort is a historic monument located in Jammu and is considered one of the oldest forts in the region, originally built over 3,000 years ago by Raja Bahulochan. The fort is a major tourist attraction, not only for its architectural and historical significance but also for the temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, locally known as Bave Wali Mata.

  • During this festival, the temple and its surroundings are beautifully decorated, and large crowds of devotees visit to seek blessings. The fair is filled with fun, frolic, and jubilance, with lights decorating the whole place, brightening up the entire atmosphere.