Which festival is also known as Giridih in Haryana?

Dhanteras
Diwali
Chhoti Diwali
Bhai Dooj

The correct answer is: B. Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a five-day Hindu festival of lights, which is widely celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Indian diaspora. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.

In Haryana, Diwali is also known as Giridih. The word “Giridih” means “mountain of light”. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in the state. People clean their houses, decorate them with lights and rangolis (colorful patterns made on the ground with rice flour or sand), and exchange gifts. They also visit temples and offer prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Dhanteras is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the 2nd day of the month of Kartik (November-December) according to the Hindu calendar. It is a day to buy new utensils, jewelry, and other household items. It is also a day to worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Chhoti Diwali is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the 4th day of the month of Kartik (November-December) according to the Hindu calendar. It is a day to celebrate the victory of good over evil. It is also a day to light diyas (lamps) and rangolis (colorful patterns made on the ground with rice flour or sand).

Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the 2nd day of the month of Phalgun (February-March) according to the Hindu calendar. It is a day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters invite their brothers to their homes and feed them special food. They also apply tilak (auspicious marks) on their foreheads and tie rakhi (a sacred thread) on their wrists.