Which Indian festival is famous for vibrant colours and water fights in the spring?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Holi.
Explanation:
☛ Holi is widely celebrated across India as the Festival of Colours, marking the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu) and the victory of good over evil.
☛ It is celebrated on the Purnima (Full Moon Day) in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna (usually falling in February or March).
☛ The festival begins on the eve with Holika Dahan (bonfire), which commemorates the legend of devotee Prahlad and the demoness Holika.
☛ The next day, known as Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi, people celebrate by smearing vibrant coloured powders (gulal) and splashing water on one another.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Baisakhi: A prominent harvest festival primarily celebrated in Punjab; it marks the solar New Year and commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
☛ Diwali: Known as the Festival of Lights, celebrated on the Amavasya (New Moon Day) of the Hindu month of Kartik.
☛ Janmashtami: Commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, observed on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
☛ Lathmar Holi: A unique cultural variation of Holi traditionally celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which Hindu calendar month is the festival of Holi celebrated? → Phalguna
☛ The world-famous 'Lathmar Holi' is celebrated in which Indian state? → Uttar Pradesh (Barsana and Nandgaon)
☛ Which harvest festival celebrated in Assam coincides with Baisakhi in the month of April? → Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
☛ Tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth on the day of which festival in 1699? → Baisakhi
☛ The cultural ritual of 'Dahi Handi' is traditionally associated with which festival? → Janmashtami