The 'Dahi Handi' human pyramid event is central to which festival?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Janmashtami.
Explanation:
☛ The 'Dahi Handi' celebration is a major cultural event organized during the festival of Krishna Janmashtami (also known as Gokulashtami).
☛ This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
☛ During Dahi Handi, participants form a human pyramid to reach and break an earthen pot suspended high in the air, which is filled with curd, butter, and milk.
☛ This event reenacts the childhood pastimes (Leela) of young Krishna, fondly called 'Makhan Chor' (butter thief), who formed pyramids with his friends to steal butter stored out of reach.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ In August 2022, the Maharashtra Government granted the status of an adventure sport to Dahi Handi.
☛ The participants who construct the human pyramids are popularly called 'Govindas'.
☛ Navratri: A nine-night festival celebrated in honor of Goddess Durga and her nine forms, prominently marked by Garba and Dandiya dances in Gujarat.
☛ Holi: The festival of colours celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu month of Phalguna.
☛ Ram Navami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on the Navami tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which state government accorded the status of an adventure sport to Dahi Handi in 2022? → Maharashtra
☛ In which Hindu calendar month is Krishna Janmashtami primarily observed? → Bhadrapada
☛ What name is given to the youth who participate in Dahi Handi human pyramids? → Govindas
☛ Which classical dance form of Assam is traditionally based on themes of Lord Krishna? → Sattriya
☛ On which tithi of the Hindu calendar is Ram Navami celebrated? → Chaitra Shukla Navami