{"id":79570,"date":"2024-04-21T17:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=79570"},"modified":"2024-04-21T17:44:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:44:34","slug":"fast-of-gopashtami-is-observed-in-which-month-in-haryana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/fast-of-gopashtami-is-observed-in-which-month-in-haryana\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast of Gopashtami is observed in which month in Haryana?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Magha (January-February)&#8221; option2=&#8221;Ashwin (September-October)&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kartik (October-November)&#8221; option4=&#8221;Chaitra (March-April)&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. Ashwin (September-October)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gopashtami is a Hindu festival that is observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Ashwin. It is a major festival in the state of Haryana, India. The festival is dedicated to Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. On this day, devotees fast and offer prayers to Krishna. They also visit temples and participate in special pujas (prayers).<\/p>\n<p>The festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna was born on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin. He was born in a prison to Devaki and Vasudeva. On the day of his birth, Krishna was taken away from his parents and placed in the care of Yashoda and Nanda, a cowherd couple.<\/p>\n<p>Gopashtami is a day of joy and celebration. Devotees dress up in their best clothes and visit temples to offer prayers to Krishna. They also participate in special pujas and feast on special food items. The festival is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the birth of Krishna.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A: Magha is the fourth month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of cold weather and is considered to be a good time for fasting and penance. However, Gopashtami is not observed in the month of Magha.<\/li>\n<li>Option B: Ashwin is the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of harvest and is considered to be a good time for festivals and celebrations. Gopashtami is one of the major festivals that is observed in the month of Ashwin.<\/li>\n<li>Option C: Kartik is the eighth month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of devotion and is considered to be a good time for visiting temples and offering prayers. Gopashtami is not observed in the month of Kartik.<\/li>\n<li>Option D: Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu calendar. 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