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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 35

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

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Which of the following Indian festivals is celebrated to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Ratha Yatra.

  • Puri Jagannath Dham is one of the char Dhams (pilgrimages) of Hinduism.
  • The abode is an eastern pilgrimage site for Hindus and has its own religious importance and sacred beliefs.
  • It is considered an important place for the devotees of Lord Jagannath.
  • On the occasion of Rath Yatra, which is celebrated in different states across India, many devotees pay their homage to Lord Jagannath and wish for happiness and prosperity.