{"id":73675,"date":"2024-04-20T11:52:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73675"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:52:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:52:05","slug":"the-festival-dedicated-to-lord-ganesha-celebrated-with-grand-idols-and-processions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-festival-dedicated-to-lord-ganesha-celebrated-with-grand-idols-and-processions\/","title":{"rendered":"The festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, celebrated with grand idols and processions:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Karaga&#8221; option2=&#8221;Ganesha Chaturthi&#8221; option3=&#8221;Deepavali&#8221; option4=&#8221;Dussehra&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: B) Ganesha Chaturthi.<\/p>\n<p>Ganesha Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings, wisdom, and success. The festival is celebrated for ten days, starting on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August\u00e2\u0080\u0093September).<\/p>\n<p>The festival is marked by the installation of large idols of Ganesha in homes and temples. The idols are then worshipped for ten days, after which they are immersed in a river or other body of water.<\/p>\n<p>Ganesha Chaturthi is a major festival in India, and is also celebrated by Hindus in other parts of the world. The festival is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the god Ganesha.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Karaga is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Karnataka. The festival is dedicated to the goddess Yellamma, and is celebrated for nine days, starting on the first day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Ashada (June\u00e2\u0080\u0093July). The festival is marked by processions, dancing, and singing.<\/li>\n<li>Deepavali is a Hindu festival of lights. The festival is celebrated for five days, starting on the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik (October\u00e2\u0080\u0093November). The festival is marked by the lighting of lamps and fireworks.<\/li>\n<li>Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated for ten days, starting on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashwin (September\u00e2\u0080\u0093October). 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