In which of the following states is the Behdienkhlam festival celebrated in the month of July?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Meghalaya.
The Behdienkhlam festival is celebrated in the state of Meghalaya, particularly by the Pnar tribe of the Jaintia Hills. Held annually in the month of July, this vibrant and colorful festival is one of the most important traditional events of the region. The word "Behdienkhlam" literally means "driving away the plague," and the festival is observed to ward off evil spirits and diseases. It includes rituals, prayers for good health and harvest, and culminates in a grand procession where decorated wooden structures called “rots” are carried and immersed in water. Music, dance, and sports mark the festive celebrations.