In which of the following states is the Behdienkhlam Festival celebrated, in which the young men make a symbolic gesture of driving away of the evil spirit, plague and disease by beating the roof of every house with bamboo poles?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Meghalaya.
The Behdienkhlam Festival is celebrated in the state of Meghalaya, particularly by the Pnar tribe of the Jaintia Hills region. It is one of the most important traditional religious festivals of the Jaintia community. During the festival, young men symbolically drive away evil spirits, plague, and disease by beating the roofs of houses with long bamboo poles. The festival also includes rituals, prayers for a good harvest, and a grand procession with beautifully decorated wooden structures called 'rots.'