With which of the following states is the harvest festival ‘Nuakhai’ traditionally associated?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Odisha.
The harvest festival ‘Nuakhai’ is traditionally associated with the state of Odisha. It is primarily celebrated in the western regions of the state, especially by the tribal and farming communities. The word ‘Nuakhai’ means ‘new food’ and marks the consumption of the season’s first harvested grains. Observed just after Ganesh Chaturthi, this festival promotes community bonding, gratitude to nature, and cultural traditions. People offer the new rice to deities before partaking it as a symbol of prosperity and blessings.