The Kharchi festival is primarily associated with:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Veneration of indigenous tribal deities.
The Kharchi Puja is one of the most important festivals of Tripura, primarily celebrated in Agartala. It involves the worship of fourteen deities (the Chaturdasha Devta) who are considered the ancestral gods of the Tripuri people. Although the festival has roots in indigenous tribal traditions, it is a unique blend of tribal and Hindu rituals. The word 'Kharchi' is derived from 'Khya' meaning earth and 'Richi' meaning worship, symbolizing the cleansing of the Earth and the protection of the community.