The Sakraat festival is celebrated with the ‘Budigali’ or ‘Kalasi’ dance in ___________, where women take part in this dance, carrying decorative pots on their heads.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Odisha.
· The Sakraat festival, also known as Sakraat or Sakarat, is celebrated primarily by the tribal communities of Odisha, particularly the Gonds and Baigas.
· It marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar month of Magha and is observed with various rituals and cultural events.
· One of the highlights of the Sakraat festival is the Budigali or Kalasi dance, where women carry decorative pots on their heads and dance to traditional music.
· The Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is a grand annual event celebrated in the city of Puri, Odisha.
· It commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.
Facts to remember:
· The Hornbill Festival is a major cultural event celebrated annually in Nagaland, Northeast India.
· It takes place from December 1 to 10 and showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Naga tribes.
· The Sangai Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza held in Manipur to showcase the state's rich cultural heritage, traditions, and indigenous crafts.
· The festival is named after the Sangai deer, which is found exclusively in the Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur and is the state animal.