SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honour of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva in the Hindu month of

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Phalguna i.e.

  • Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honor of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which typically falls in February or March of the Gregorian calendar.
  • This annual festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, and it holds great religious significance for devotees.
  • It is observed with fasting, night-long vigils, and various rituals to seek blessings and forgiveness from Lord Shiva.
  • Shivratri, which translates to 'the great night of Shiva,' is a time for spiritual reflection, worship, and participation in various customs and traditions associated with this revered deity.