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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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The Hemis Festival has an influence of which religion?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Buddhism

  • The Hemis Festival is associated with Tibetan Buddhism. It is a major religious festival celebrated at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh, a region in the northern part of India.
  • The festival is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who is considered a significant figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
  • During the Hemis Festival, monks perform sacred masked dances known as Cham dances, and the event attracts both local residents and tourists.