Which harvest festival in Tripura involves traditional tribal dances and rituals after jhum cultivation?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: (C) Garia Puja
Explanation:
Garia Puja is a significant harvest festival of Tripura, celebrated primarily to mark the conclusion of Jhum cultivation (shifting cultivation) and to offer prayers for the success of the new harvest. This festival is dedicated to 'Baba Garia' (the deity of livestock and wealth). During the festivities, bamboo poles are adorned with flowers and garlands and worshipped. During this period, the tribes of Tripura (such as the Tripuri and Riang) perform their traditional Garia dance and religious rituals.
Additional Points:
Chapchar Kut: This is the largest harvest festival of Mizoram.
Moatsu: This is a festival celebrated by the 'Ao' tribe of Nagaland.
Losar: This is celebrated as the Tibetan New Year in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: 'Baba Garia' is the principal tribal deity of which state?
Answer: Tripura.
Question: In which region of India is Jhum cultivation primarily practiced?
Answer: In the North-Eastern states.