SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 144

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q144

The most important and widely celebrated festival of Kerela is _________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Onam .

The most important and widely celebrated festival of Kerala is Onam. It is a harvest festival celebrated with great enthusiasm by people of all communities in the state. Onam marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali and is observed with various cultural events such as Vallam Kali (boat races), Pookalam (flower rangoli), traditional music, dance, and the grand Onasadya (feast). Celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August–September), Onam reflects Kerala’s rich cultural heritage and unity.