Which of the following is the thanksgiving festival of Maharashtra, where bulls are honoured as they are considered indispensable to farming?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Pola Festival
- "Pola" is the name of the Maharashtra thanksgiving celebration, when bulls are respected because they are seen to be essential to cultivation.
- In Maharashtra, farmers and rural communities celebrate Pola, a significant agricultural celebration.
- Cattle, especially bulls, are decorated and venerated during Pola as a representation of their essential role in agricultural pursuits.
- Farmers celebrate this festival, which usually takes place in August during the month of Shravana, as a means to thank these animals for helping them with farming and plowing.