Question

    The 'Ker Puja' festival is celebrated in which state or

    union territory? 
    A Lakshadweep Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Meghalaya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jammu & Kashmir Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tripura Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 'Ker Puja' festival is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in Tripura, held two weeks after the Kharchi Puja. It honors "Ker," a guardian deity, and involves rituals for the protection and well-being of the community. A demarcated area symbolized by green bamboo is established for the ceremonies, which include offerings and sacrifices to avert calamities and ensure prosperity. 

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