Ghantal festival is celebrated in which district?

Kinnaur
Sirmaur
Lahaul and Spiti
Chamba

The correct answer is: A. Kinnaur.

Ghantal festival is a major festival celebrated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a three-day festival that takes place in the month of January or February. The festival is dedicated to the goddess Nanda Devi and is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

The main attraction of the festival is the procession of the Ghantal, a large drum that is played throughout the festival. The drum is said to represent the voice of the goddess Nanda Devi and is believed to bring good luck to the people of Kinnaur.

The festival is also a time for people to gather and celebrate with their families and friends. There are many traditional dances and songs performed during the festival, and people enjoy feasting on delicious food.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Sirmaur, is a district in Himachal Pradesh. However, the Ghantal festival is not celebrated in this district.
  • Option C, Lahaul and Spiti, is a district in Himachal Pradesh. However, the Ghantal festival is not celebrated in this district.
  • Option D, Chamba, is a district in Himachal Pradesh. However, the Ghantal festival is not celebrated in this district.