SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

Banganga festival takes place annually at which of the following places in Maharashtra?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Mumbai.

The "Banganga Mahotsav" is a yearly cultural festival held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, typically in January.

Banganga Tank, an ancient water reservoir situated within the Walkeshwar Temple complex in South Mumbai, is revered as a sacred site.

The Banganga Mahotsav is organized to honour the cultural and spiritual legacy of this area.

Throughout the festival, the tank and its environs serve as the backdrop for numerous cultural events.

These may feature classical music and dance performances, traditional Maharashtrian folk arts, and other cultural activities.