The Gangaur festival of Rajasthan starts and ends on which days as per the Hindu calendar?

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is First day of Chaitra (Krishna)-Third day of Chaitra (Shukla) (Option D)

Explanation:
• Gangaur is a major festival celebrated in Rajasthan, primarily by women, dedicated to the worship of Gauri, the Goddess Parvati.
• The festival begins on the first day of Chaitra (Krishna) and ends on the third day of Chaitra (Shukla) in the Hindu lunar calendar.
• Gangaur is celebrated with enthusiasm, and it marks the arrival of spring. Women worship for the well-being of their husbands, and unmarried women seek blessings for a good life partner.

Key Points:
• The festival is celebrated for 16 days, beginning from the first day of the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra and continuing until the third day of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra.
• It is especially famous in Rajasthan, where processions and colorful celebrations take place.
• Gangaur coincides with the Holi festival in some years, enhancing the vibrancy of the celebrations.

Additional Information:
• Phalguna and Jyeshtha do not align with the Gangaur festival's traditional dates.
• Ashadh is a month in the monsoon season, and the festival does not occur during this period.