SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Const (English) - 06 March 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q22

Gugga Naumi is mainly celebrated in which of the following states?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Gugga Naumi is primarily celebrated in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This festival honors Gugga Pir, a folk deity believed to have powers to cure snake bites and protect against them. Observed on the ninth day of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar, devotees worship Gugga Pir by offering sweets, lighting incense, and singing folk songs. The festival reflects cultural traditions and the deep-rooted faith of rural communities in North-Western India.