"Nua Khai - a harvest festival" is mainly celebrated in which among the following states in India?

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• "Nua Khai - a harvest festival" is mainly celebrated in Odisha.
  • The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) according to the Hindu calendar.
  • It is celebrated to welcome the season's new rice.
  • The word "Nuakhai" is derived from the Odia words "nua" meaning new and "khai" meaning food.

Additional Information

• Major Festivals celebrated in Odisha-
  • Rath Yatra - A chariot festival celebrated in Puri to commemorate the journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.
  • Chaitra Parva - A spring festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the new year according to the Odia calendar.
  • Konark Dance Festival - A dance festival celebrated in Konark to showcase the traditional dances of Odisha.
  • Jatra - A folk festival celebrated in different parts of Odisha to showcase the traditional culture and traditions of the state.