Saga Dawa festival is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Arunachal Pradesh.

• It is one of the most important Buddhist festivals, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of Lord Buddha.
• Devotees participate in prayers, processions, and offerings at monasteries.
• A grand procession of holy scriptures is carried through the streets.
• This festival reflects the strong Buddhist cultural influence in Arunachal Pradesh and other Himalayan regions. It is also celebrated in regions like Ladakh and Sikkim, where Buddhism is prevalent.
  

 Other festivals of Arunachal Pradesh

• Siang River Festival: Celebrates communal harmony.
• Pangsau Pass Winter Festival: A modern winter festival by the locals.
• Ziro Festival of Music: Known as the Sunburn of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Nyokum Festival: A traditional agricultural festival.
• Losar Festival: Celebrated by the Monpa tribe.

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