Correct option is A
Ans. (a) Vaisakha
Explanation:
Akha Teej, also known as Akshaya Tritiya, is observed in the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May). It is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures, buying gold, and performing marriages. Akha Teej is widely celebrated in Rajasthan with cultural and religious significance.
Information Booster:
1. Akshaya Tritiya is considered highly auspicious as it is believed that any work started on this day leads to success.
2. It is a popular day for mass marriages, especially in rural Rajasthan.
3. The festival also marks the start of the harvesting season for many farmers.
4. It is associated with the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu.
5. People often donate food, clothes, and other items to the poor on this day.
Additional Knowledge:
· Option (a) Vaisakha: Correct; Akha Teej falls in this month.
· Option (b) Kartik: Incorrect; Kartik month is significant for Diwali.
· Option (c) Chaitra: Incorrect; this month marks the Hindu New Year.
· Option (d) Falgun: Incorrect; Falgun is associated with Holi.