Which of the following festivals is associated with the state of Odisha?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is  option (c) Raja Parda

•  Raja Parda:
  • Associated with: Odisha.
  • Festival: Raja Parda is a prominent festival in Odisha, especially celebrated by young girls.
  • It marks the onset of the agricultural season and is believed to be the festival of menstruation, celebrating womanhood and fertility.
  • During this time, rituals are performed, and the earth is considered to be menstruating.

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1.  Ambubachi :
   • Associated with: Assam.
   • Festival: It is a fertility festival celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam.
   • It marks the annual menstruation of the goddess Kamakhya, and devotees visit the temple to offer prayers and celebrate the event.
2.  Pongtu:
   • Associated with: Arunachal Pradesh.
   • Festival: Pongtu is a harvest festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh.
   • It is celebrated by the Adi tribe and includes cultural performances, traditional food, and the worship of deities for good harvest.
3.  Porag:

• Associated with: Mizoram.
• Festival: Porag is a festival celebrated by the people of Mizoram, particularly the Mizo tribe, and is an agricultural festival. It marks the start of the harvest season with celebrations of feasts and danc