'Ganga Dussehra' is celebrated in the month of _____.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4 (June)
Explanation:
The festival of 'Ganga Dussehra' is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha according to the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in June according to the Gregorian calendar. This day marks the time when Goddess Ganga descended from heaven to earth. On this occasion, devotees take a holy bath in the River Ganga and perform charitable acts.
Additional Facts:
Jyeshtha month: This is the third month of the Hindu calendar, characterized by intense heat, so bathing in the Ganga holds special significance.
Key Places: This festival is celebrated with great pomp in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
Religious Belief: It is believed that Mother Ganga, pleased with the rigorous penance of King Bhagiratha, came to earth to liberate the souls of his ancestors.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
In which Hindu month is 'Ganga Dussehra' celebrated?
(Answer: Jyeshtha)
According to mythology, who is credited with bringing the Ganges to Earth?
(Answer: King Bhagiratha)