Bali Yatra which literally means, 'Visit to Bali', is a festival celebrated with great pomp especially in ______.
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Cuttack.
Bali Yatra, which literally means "Visit to Bali," is a festival celebrated with great pomp especially in Cuttack, Odisha. Held on the banks of the Mahanadi River during Kartik Purnima, it commemorates the ancient maritime trade between Odisha and Southeast Asian regions like Bali, Java, and Sumatra. The festival features vibrant fairs, cultural performances, and rituals, with people floating miniature boats made of banana stems or paper to honor the seafaring legacy of Odia traders. It symbolizes Odisha's rich cultural and historical ties.