Which lake in Himachal Pradesh is associated with Baisakhi celebrations?
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Correct Answer:
Option 4: Rewalsar Lake
Explanation:
Located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, Rewalsar Lake is a sacred site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs.
Relation to Baisakhi: A large fair and celebration is held in Rewalsar on the occasion of Baisakhi. Devotees bathe in the lake's sacred waters on this day.
Religious Significance: It is important for Sikhs because Guru Gobind Singh stayed here. For Hindus, it is the place of penance of the sage Lomash, and for Buddhists, it is associated with Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).
Additional Facts (Analysis of Other Options):
The lakes listed in the other options are also very important for exams, but they are located in different states:
Loktak Lake: Located in Manipur, it is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is home to the world's only floating national park (Keibul Lamjao).
Chilika Lake: Located in Odisha, it is India's largest saltwater lagoon lake.
Pushkar Lake: Located in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, it is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
Question: Which lake is famous for its 'floating islands' (called phumdis)?
Answer: Loktak Lake (Manipur).
Question: Which lake in Himachal Pradesh is also known as 'Padma Sarovar'?
Answer: Rewalsar Lake.
Question: Which is India's largest freshwater lake?
Answer: Wular Lake (Jammu and Kashmir).