Question

In accordance to Vikram Samvat, arrange (from beginning to end) the following festivals in a one calender year-

A. Ganesh Chaturthi

B. Dipawali

C. Krishna Janmashtami

D. Gangaur

1. (1) D, C, A, B
2. (2) A, B, C, D
3. (3) C, A, D, B
4. (4) D, A, C, B

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : (1) D, C, A, B

The correct option is D, C, A, B.

 

• As per the Vikram Samvat, the following are the months in a calendar year :

  • Chaitra
  • Vaishak
  • Jyastha
  • Aashad
  • Shravan
  • Bhadrapad
  • Ashwin
  • Kartik
  • Agrahayna
  • Pausa
  • Magh
  • Phalgun

• Gangaur  

  • Gangaur is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
  • The festival begins on the first day of Chaitra, the first month of the Indian Vikram calendar, and continuous up to the fourth day of the bright half of the month.

  • This festival is a symbol of the unbroken love of Shiva & Parvati.

• Krishna Janmashtami 

  • Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami.
  • It is the birth date of Lord Krishna.
  • On this day, tableaux related to Shri Krishna's life are decorated in temples.

  • After fasting for the whole day, after the birth of Shri Krishna at midnight, aarti and special pooja of Shri Krishna are performed and food is served.

• Ganesh Chaturthi 

  • It is celebrated on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi.
  • Shri Ganesh Ji holds the highest position among the deities.
  • His vehicle is a rat and modak is his favorite indulgence.

  • This festival is uniquely celebrated in Maharashtra by taking out a procession and immersing the idol of Ganapati in water.

• Dipawali 

  • It is celebrated on Kartik Amavasya.
  • It is the largest festival of Hindus.
  • On this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile.
  • People light lamps and wear new clothes and eat sweets on this day.
  • This festival is the celebration of Lakshmi.