Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Gudi Padwa
Explanation:
Gudi Padwa is the traditional New Year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus, celebrated primarily in Maharashtra and Goa.
It falls on the first day of the Chaitra month (the first month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar) to mark the beginning of the New Year.
The festival is characterized by the raising of a Gudi—a bright cloth tied to a bamboo pole, topped with a copper or silver pot (kalash) and decorated with neem leaves and flowers.
The Gudi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity, and symbolize the victory of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Shalivahana king.
Similar to Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the day involves cleaning the house, making rangolis, and consuming a specific mixture (shrikhand-puri or a neem-jaggery paste) symbolizing life's diverse experiences.
Information Booster:
While called Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the same day is celebrated as Cheti Chand by the Sindhi community.
In the Vedic tradition, it is believed that on this day, Lord Brahma created the universe and the concept of days, weeks, months, and years.
Additional Knowledge:Lavani (Option A) * This is a traditional folk dance and musical genre popular in Maharashtra.
It is known for its powerful rhythm and is traditionally performed by women wearing nine-yard-long saris (Nauvari).
Baisakhi (Option B) * This is the spring harvest festival primarily celebrated in Punjab and Northern India.
It marks the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 and usually falls on April 13 or 14.
Bhau Beej (Option D) * Known as Bhai Dooj in North India, this festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
It is celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartika, usually following the festival of Diwali.
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