Which of the following festivals of Andhra Pradesh is celebrated on the third day of Krishna Paksh of Aashvijam?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Atla Tadde.
The festival of Andhra Pradesh that is celebrated on the third day of Krishna Paksha of Aashvijam (also known as Ashvin or Ashwayuja month in the Telugu calendar) is Atla Tadde.
Atla Tadde is a significant traditional festival primarily celebrated by Hindu women in Andhra Pradesh (and Telangana). Similar to Karwa Chauth in North India, it involves fasting by married women for the health, well-being, and long life of their husbands. Unmarried women also observe fasts to pray for a suitable life partner. The rituals typically include applying henna, dressing in traditional attire, and offering prayers to Goddess Gauri (a form of Goddess Parvati) and the Moon. The fast is usually broken after sighting the moon in the evening.