Which of the following festivals is celebrated in the month of Chaitra?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ramnavami.
Ramnavami is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra, which typically falls in March or April. It marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, and is observed on the ninth day (Navami) of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. Devotees celebrate with prayers, bhajans, processions, and readings from the Ramayana. The festival holds deep spiritual significance and is especially prominent in places like Ayodhya, where Rama is believed to have been born. It is one of the key festivals in the Chaitra month and aligns with the beginning of the Hindu calendar year.
Other options :
- Dussehra: Celebrated in the month of Ashwin (September–October), marking the victory of good over evil.
- Janmashtami: Falls in Bhadrapada (August–September), celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Diwali: Celebrated in Kartika (October–November), known as the festival of lights.