Which of the following festivals is celebrated in the Union Territory of Ladakh?
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Correct Answer:
Option 3: Guru Kabat (Guru Kabat / Galdan Namchot)
Explanation:
Guru Kabat (also known as 'Guru Kabat' or locally as 'Galdan Namchot' in many places) is a major religious festival in the Ladakh region.
Religious Significance: This festival is primarily celebrated to commemorate the Parinirvana and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Celebration: Monasteries and homes are decorated with lights and diyas. In Ladakh, it also marks the beginning of the New Year (Losar).
Additional Facts (Analysis of Other Options):
Festivals from these states are also frequently asked in exams:
Karaga: This is the oldest and most famous Shakti-worshipping festival of Karnataka (especially Bangalore).
Shigmo: This is a famous spring festival in Goa, celebrated by Konkani migrants during the harvest season.
Thrissur Pooram: This is Kerala's largest and most famous temple festival, known for its elephant parades and firecrackers.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
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Answer: Ladakh (It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava).
Question: Which festival of Ladakh is known as the 'Tibetan New Year'?
Answer: Losar.
Question: Which religion is associated with the 'Saka Dawa' festival and where is it celebrated?
Answer: Buddhism (in the Sikkim and Ladakh regions).