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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which among the following festival marks the menstruation period of the Goddess Kamakhya in Assam?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ambubachi Mela

  • "Ambubachi Mela" is the name of the festival in Assam that commemorates the Goddess Kamakhya's menstrual cycle.
  • Every year, the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, hosts a noteworthy occasion. The temple closes for three days during this event, which is thought to reflect the goddess' menstrual cycle.
  • Many pilgrims and devotees flock to Ambubachi Mela to partake in the many rituals connected to this exceptional occasion and to seek blessings.