Question

Which tribal festival in Chhattisgarh is dedicated to goddess Kesharpal Kesharpalin Devi, one of the tribal deities?
1. Sarhul
2. Madai
3. Puli Kali
4. Minjar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Madai

The correct answer is Madai.

• The Charama and Kurna communities of the Kanker district, tribes of Bastar, celebrates the Madai Festival in the state of Chhattisgarh.
• People of Bhanupratappur, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Pakhanjore, and Antagrah also celebrate this festival.

• Bastar Dussehra is also the festival of Chhattisgarh.
• Sarhul is the festival celebrated in the Jharkhand region.
• Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
• Minjar Mela is celebrated in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

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• Bhula, Chhath Pooja, Madhushravani are the festivals of Bihar.
• Magha Sanji is known as Makar Sankranti of Himachal Pradesh.
• Kumbh Mela, Kicheri are the famous festival of Uttar Pradesh.