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SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2019 - 16 Oct 2019 • General Awareness • Q47

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Karaga is one of the oldest and widely celebrated festivals of ______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Karnataka.

  • Karaga is a traditional festival celebrated primarily in Bangalore, Karnataka.

  • It is associated with the Tigala community and dedicated to Draupadi, a central character in the Mahabharata.

  • The festival involves a night-long procession with a priest carrying the sacred Karaga pot on his head.

  • It reflects the blend of religious devotion, folk traditions, and cultural heritage of Karnataka.