The correct answer is: A. Karnataka
Manda is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of November. The festival is dedicated to the goddess Yellamma, who is the goddess of fertility and agriculture.
The festival is celebrated for three days. On the first day, people clean their houses and decorate them with flowers and rangolis. They also cook special food and offer it to the goddess. On the second day, people go to the temple and offer prayers to the goddess. They also take part in processions and dance and sing in her praise. On the third day, people visit the homes of their relatives and friends and exchange gifts.
The Manda festival is a time for people to come together and celebrate the harvest. It is also a time to pay their respects to the goddess Yellamma.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India. The Manda festival is not celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
- Maharashtra is a state in western India. The Manda festival is not celebrated in Maharashtra.
- Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The Manda festival is not celebrated in Jharkhand.