SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q48

Nag Panchami is celebrated in which month of Hindu Calendar?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Shravan.

Nag Panchami is celebrated in the Shravan month of the Hindu calendar, which typically falls in July or August. This festival, observed on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in Shravan, is dedicated to worshipping snakes or nagas. Devotees perform rituals and offer prayers to seek protection and blessings from these revered serpents, reflecting a deep-seated cultural reverence for nature and its elements.