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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q90

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Which Goddess is associated with the Gangaur Festival celebrated in Central and Western India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Goddess Parvati.

  • The Goddess associated with the Gangaur Festival celebrated in Central and Western India is Gauri, also known as Parvati or Gauri Mata. Gangaur is a colorful and important festival celebrated predominantly in Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and other regions in Central and Western India.
  • During Gangaur, married women pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, while unmarried women pray for a good spouse. Gauri is worshipped during this festival, symbolizing marital happiness, fertility, and conjugal bliss.