The festival of Bhagoria begins seven days before which Hindu festival?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Holika Dahan.
The Bhagoria Festival is a vibrant tribal fair celebrated by the Bhil and Bhilala communities in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It begins seven days before Holi. Historically, it served as a "haat" (market) for marriage matches and pre-Holi shopping, marked by traditional music, dancing, and yellow-colored festivities.
Explanation of Other Options:
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Diwali: Known as the festival of lights. Tribal communities celebrate festivals like Divaso around this time, but not Bhagoria.
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Navratri: Dedicated to Goddess Durga. While tribes have specific dance forms for Navratri, the week-long Bhagoria carnival is exclusive to the spring/Holi season.
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Makar Sankranti: Marks the sun's entry into Capricorn. It is celebrated with kite flying and fairs, but the Bhagoria tradition is specifically linked to the ripening of crops before Holi.