To which of the following incarnations of Vishnu is Dhanuyatra of Odisha's Bargarh
district dedicated?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC MTS 12th October 2021 Shift-1
Lord Rama
Incorrect AnswerLord Vamana
Incorrect AnswerLord Varaha
Incorrect AnswerLord Krishna
Correct AnswerExplanation:
The Dhanuyatra of Odisha's Bargarh district is a famous drama festival associated with a particular incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here's an explanation of the options:
- Option 1: Lord Rama
- Lord Rama is the protagonist of the epic Ramayana. He is the seventh incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. Festivals like Ramlila are dedicated to him.
- Option 2: Lord Vamana
- Lord Vamana is the fifth incarnation of Vishnu. He appeared as a dwarf Brahmin to subdue the demon king Bali.
- Option 3: Lord Varaha
- Lord Varaha is the third avatar of Vishnu. He took the form of a boar to rescue Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.
- Option 4: Lord Krishna
- Correct Answer: The Dhanuyatra festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It depicts and celebrates his life and the destruction of the demon king Kansa.
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