SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CHSL - 04 July 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

Hemis festival is associated with which of the following religions?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Buddhism.

 

The Hemis Festival is associated with Buddhism. It is one of the most prominent religious festivals celebrated in Ladakh, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, a revered Buddhist saint. The festival features vibrant mask dances, rituals, and processions performed by monks at the Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Celebrated with great zeal and devotion, it showcases the rich Buddhist culture and heritage of the region.