SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

Which of the following festivals is associated with the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi celebrated majorly in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chithirai.

  • The festival associated with the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi is called the Chithirai Festival. 
  • It is also known as Meenakshi Tirukalyanam festival.
  • is an annual Tamil Hindu celebration in the city of Madurai during the month of April.
  • It is associated with the Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati and her consort Sundareshvara, a form of Shiva.

Other Options:

Porag is a five-day post-harvest festival celebrated by the Mishing (or Miris) tribe of Assam

Saga Dawa, also known as the "Triple Blessed Festival," is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated in Sikkim and other Himalayan regions, particularly by Mahayana Buddhists.

The Bihula festival is a prominent cultural and religious festival celebrated in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, typically in the month of August. It is a celebration of the goddess Manasa, with devotees praying for the well-being of their families.