Which of the following Indian festivals is celebrated to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath ........

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Which of the following Indian festivals is celebrated to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath?

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SSC MTS 25th July 2022 Shift-3

Ratha Yatra

Thrissur Pooram

Hemis

Losar

- Option 1: Ratha Yatra

- Ratha Yatra is an annual festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, celebrated with great pomp in Puri, Odisha.

- The festival involves the procession of deities on grand chariots.

- Option 2: Thrissur Pooram

- A prominent festival in Kerala, known for its grand elephant processions and fireworks.

- It is not related to Lord Jagannath but celebrates the temples of Thrissur.

- Option 3: Hemis

- A festival celebrated in Ladakh, paying tribute to Guru Padmasambhava.

- Famous for its colourful mask dances and is unrelated to Lord Jagannath.

- Option 4: Losar

- Losar is the Tibetan New Year, celebrated by the Buddhist community.

- It is not associated with Lord Jagannath.

Correct Answer: Option 1, Ratha Yatra

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