SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 105

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q105

The festival of flowers, predominantly celebrated in Telangana, is also known as _________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bathukamma.

The festival of flowers, predominantly celebrated in Telangana, is also known as Bathukamma. This vibrant and colorful festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauri and symbolizes the cultural spirit of Telangana. Celebrated mainly by women, Bathukamma involves the creation of beautiful flower stacks arranged in a conical shape. Women dress in traditional attire, sing folk songs, and dance around the floral arrangements. The festival usually takes place during the Navratri period and represents prosperity, good health, and the power of womanhood.