Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) snake-worshiping.
· Gugga Naumi is a festival celebrated predominantly in Haryana and also in some parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. It is dedicated to the worship of snakes.
· This festival is observed in honor of Gugga Pir (also known as Zahir Pir), a folk deity revered for his power over snakes. Devotees pray for protection from snake bites and for the well-being of their families.
· The celebration involves various rituals, including singing and dancing, and devotees often visit shrines dedicated to Gugga Pir to offer their prayers.
List of State and Festival:
State | Festival |
Andhra Pradesh | Ugadi, Makara Sankranti, Tirupati Brahmotsavam |
Arunachal Pradesh | Losar, Mopin, Dree |
Assam | Bihu, Durga Puja, Ambubachi Mela |
Bihar | Chhath Puja, Makar Sankranti, Sonepur Mela |
Goa | Carnival, Shigmo, Feast of St. Francis Xavier |
Gujarat | Navratri, Uttarayan, Rann Utsav |
Haryana | Gugga Naumi, Baisakhi, Teej |
Himachal Pradesh | Kullu Dussehra, Lohri, Losar |
Karnataka | Dasara, Ugadi, Pongal |
Kerala | Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram |
Madhya Pradesh | Khajuraho Dance Festival, Holi, Diwali |
Maharashtra | Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Diwali |
Manipur | Yaoshang, Ningol Chakouba, Kang Chingba |
Odisha | Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, Makar Mela |
Punjab | Baisakhi, Lohri, Gurpurab |
Rajasthan | Desert Festival, Gangaur, Teej |
Tamil Nadu | Pongal, Tamil New Year, Karthigai Deepam |
Uttar Pradesh | Kumbh Mela, Ram Lila, Holi |
West Bengal | Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Poila Boishakh |
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