Question

    "Ossuary Feast" festival is celebrated in which Indian union territory?

    A Ladakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Puducherry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lakshadweep Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Andaman and Nicobar Islands Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The most important festival celebrated by the Nicobarese tribe living in the Car Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the Ossuary Feast. · At this feast, the members of the family pay homage to the soul of the departed head of the family. · The festival is celebrated on a full moon night so that there is sufficient light for the nightlong performance. · The dance is performed in a circular formation. · This folk dance is also performed during canoe racing and other seasonal festivals. · A pig fight follows the folk dance in the morning.

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