SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q53

Thiruvathira is a cultural festival of which of the following Indian states?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Thiruvathira is a cultural festival of the Indian state of Kerala. It is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated primarily by women, and it usually falls in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January).

The festival is known for its special dance form called Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikali, which is performed in a circle around a lamp.