{"id":68382,"date":"2024-04-20T10:25:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68382"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:25:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:25:38","slug":"the-festival-celebrated-in-honor-of-lord-shiva-observed-with-fasting-and-night-long-vigils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-festival-celebrated-in-honor-of-lord-shiva-observed-with-fasting-and-night-long-vigils\/","title":{"rendered":"The festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long vigils:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Ganesha Chaturthi&#8221; option2=&#8221;Deepavali&#8221; option3=&#8221;Karaga&#8221; option4=&#8221;Mahashivaratri&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: D) Mahashivaratri<\/p>\n<p>Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the 14th night of the dark half of the month of Phalguna (February\u00e2\u0080\u0093March) in the lunisolar Hindu calendar. The festival is observed with fasting, night-long vigils, and the performance of pujas (prayers) and rituals.<\/p>\n<p>Ganesha Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha. It is observed on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadrapada (August\u00e2\u0080\u0093September) in the lunisolar Hindu calendar. The festival is observed with feasting, dancing, and the public display of idols of Ganesha.<\/p>\n<p>Deepavali is a Hindu festival of lights. It is observed on the darkest night of the month of Kartik (October\u00e2\u0080\u0093November) in the lunisolar Hindu calendar. The festival is observed with the lighting of lamps, fireworks, and the exchange of gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Karaga is a Hindu festival celebrated in the state of Karnataka in India. 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