SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 9 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

Bhanu ______ is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Saptami.

Bhanu Saptami, also known as Ratha Saptami, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God). It falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Magha. Devotees take a holy bath at sunrise and offer prayers to the Sun, symbolizing good health, energy, and prosperity.