Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following spring festivals is celebrated in Goa?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shigmo.
Key Points
- Shigmo is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian state of Goa.
- It is also known as Shigmotsav and is celebrated in the month of Phalguna, which falls between February and March.
- Shigmo is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
- The festival is marked by colorful processions, folk dances, and musical performances.
Additional Information
- Option 2: Mim Kut
- Mim Kut is a harvest festival celebrated by the Mizos, a tribe in the northeastern state of Mizoram.
- It is celebrated in August or September to give thanks for a bountiful harvest.
- Option 3: Losar
- Losar is a Tibetan festival that marks the beginning of a new year.
- It is celebrated in February or March and is a time for families to gather, eat traditional foods, and perform religious rituals
- Option 4: Rouf
- Rouf is a folk dance that originated in the Kashmir Valley in northern India.
- It is performed during the harvest season and is a celebration of the beauty of nature.
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