The correct answer is: C. Dev Uthani Gyaras
Dev Uthani Gyaras is a Hindu festival celebrated on the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Kartik. It is a major festival in the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
The festival marks the day when Lord Vishnu is believed to have awakened from his deep sleep of four months. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu sleeps for four months every year during the monsoon season. During this time, the earth is believed to be in a state of chaos and disorder. However, when Lord Vishnu awakens, he restores order to the world.
Dev Uthani Gyaras is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the return of Lord Vishnu. It is also a time to pray for good health, prosperity, and happiness.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Shiv Chaudas is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Kartik. It is a major festival in the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
The festival marks the day when Lord Shiva is believed to have married Goddess Parvati. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva was once a wandering ascetic who had no interest in marriage. However, Goddess Parvati was determined to marry him and she eventually succeeded in winning his heart.
Shiv Chaudas is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is also a time to pray for good health, prosperity, and happiness.
- Basant Panchmi is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Magh. It is a major festival in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
The festival marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated with a variety of activities, including kite flying, singing, dancing, and feasting.
- Saloni is a Hindu festival celebrated on the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Jyeshtha. It is a major festival in the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
The festival marks the beginning of the monsoon season and is celebrated with a variety of activities, including singing, dancing, and feasting.