Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which festival marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with lights across India?
A: Diwali

Q: Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in which Hindu month?
A: Phalguna (February–March)

Q: Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is mainly celebrated in which state?
A: Odisha

Q: Which festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna?
A: Janmashtami

Q: In which city is the famous Kumbh Mela organized every 12 years?
A: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik (rotation)

Q: Which Sikh festival marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak?
A: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab)

Q: Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after the holy month of?
A: Ramadan

Q: Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth of which spiritual leader?
A: Gautama Buddha

Q: Ganesh Chaturthi is the major festival of which state?
A: Maharashtra

Q: Which festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura?
A: Durga Puja

Q: Pongal is the harvest festival of which Indian state?
A: Tamil Nadu

Q: Baisakhi, a harvest festival, is primarily celebrated in?
A: Punjab

Q: Onam is celebrated in which southern Indian state?
A: Kerala

Q: Makar Sankranti is associated with the transition of the Sun into which zodiac sign?
A: Capricorn (Makara)

Q: Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of?
A: Serpent deities (Snakes)

Q: Which festival is also known as the ‘Festival of Harvest and Brotherhood’ in Punjab?
A: Lohri

Q: Gudi Padwa marks the New Year in which Indian state?
A: Maharashtra

Q: Vishu is celebrated as New Year in which part of India?
A: Kerala

Q: Ugadi is celebrated as the New Year in which states?
A: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka

Q: Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year and spring season?
A: Bihu

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?
A: Nagaland

Q: The Desert Festival is celebrated in which Rajasthani city?
A: Jaisalmer

Q: Losar is the New Year festival celebrated by which community?
A: Tibetan Buddhists (mainly in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim)

Q: Which tribal festival of Jharkhand is known as the ‘festival of flowers’?
A: Sarhul

Q: The Wangala festival is associated with which northeastern state?
A: Meghalaya

Q: Mopin festival is celebrated by Galo tribes in which state?
A: Arunachal Pradesh

Q: Chapchar Kut is a spring festival of which state?
A: Mizoram

Q: Myoko is a festival celebrated in which state?
A: Arunachal Pradesh

Q: Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized in which state?
A: Madhya Pradesh

Q: Sikkim celebrates its harvest festival as?
A: Pang Lhabsol

Q: Konark Dance Festival is organized in the backdrop of which famous temple?
A: Sun Temple, Odisha

Q: The famous cultural festival “Khajuraho Dance Festival” showcases which art form?
A: Indian Classical Dance

Q: Which music festival is held annually on the banks of the River Ganga in Varanasi?
A: Ganga Mahotsav

Q: Which state celebrates “Mamallapuram Dance Festival”?
A: Tamil Nadu

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: The Taj Mahotsav is organized annually in which city?
A: Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Q: Which city hosts the famous “International Kite Festival”?
A: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Q: Hemis Festival is dedicated to which Buddhist monastery?
A: Hemis Monastery, Ladakh

Q: Which state celebrates “Sankat Mochan Music Festival”?
A: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi)

Q: Sonepur Mela, Asia’s largest cattle fair, is held in which state?
A: Bihar

Q: Shigmo festival is the spring festival of which state?
A: Goa

Q: Which national festival is celebrated on 26th January every year?
A: Republic Day

Q: Independence Day of India is celebrated on?
A: 15th August

Q: Gandhi Jayanti is observed on which date?
A: 2nd October

Q: Children’s Day is celebrated on whose birth anniversary?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru

Q: Teacher’s Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of?
A: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Q: Which festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose?
A: Parakram Diwas (23rd January)

Q: National Youth Day marks the birth anniversary of which spiritual leader?
A: Swami Vivekananda

Q: Constitution Day is celebrated in India on?
A: 26th November

Q: Hindi Diwas is celebrated on which date every year?
A: 14th September

Q: National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is celebrated on whose birth anniversary?
A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October)

Q: Thaipusam is celebrated by which community?
A: Tamil Hindus

Q: Which state celebrates “Nuakhai” as a harvest festival?
A: Odisha

Q: Bathukamma is a floral festival of which state?
A: Telangana

Q: Karaga Festival is celebrated in which city of Karnataka?
A: Bangalore

Q: Phool Dei is a festival of which state?
A: Uttarakhand

Q: Ka Pomblang Nongkrem is a famous festival of which state?
A: Meghalaya

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which festival in Himachal Pradesh is associated with Kullu Valley?
A: Kullu Dussehra

Q: Losoong is a New Year festival celebrated in which state?
A: Sikkim

Q: Which northeastern state celebrates Moatsu festival?
A: Nagaland

Q: Mim Kut is a harvest festival of which state?
A: Mizoram

Q: Pushkar Fair is held in which district of Rajasthan?
A: Ajmer

Q: Which fair in Gujarat is associated with Lord Shiva’s temple?
A: Kavant Fair

Q: Which fair is held in West Bengal in January at the confluence of Ganga and Bay of Bengal?
A: Gangasagar Mela

Q: Jhulan Yatra is associated with which deity?
A: Lord Krishna and Radha

Q: Baneshwar Fair is mainly celebrated in which Indian state?
A: Rajasthan

Q: Which mela is famous in Bihar for cattle trade and pilgrimage?
A: Sonepur Mela

Q: Which fair is held at Tarnetar village in Gujarat?
A: Tarnetar Fair

Q: Chhath Puja is majorly celebrated in which state?
A: Bihar (also in UP and Jharkhand)

Q: Which religious fair is associated with Mount Girnar in Gujarat?
A: Maha Shivratri Fair

Q: The cattle fair of Bateshwar is held in which state?
A: Uttar Pradesh

Q: Which city hosts the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A: Goa

Q: Which music festival is associated with Tansen’s tomb?
A: Tansen Music Festival (Gwalior, MP)

Q: Which dance festival is celebrated at Konark, Odisha?
A: Konark Dance Festival

Q: Which cultural festival is organized in Lucknow to showcase Nawabi heritage?
A: Lucknow Mahotsav

Q: Natyanjali Festival is dedicated to which deity?
A: Lord Nataraja (Shiva)

Q: Which festival is held annually at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu?
A: Mamallapuram Dance Festival

Q: Which city hosts the Elephanta Festival of Dance and Music?
A: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Q: Which cultural festival is organized near the Gir National Park?
A: Madhavpur Mela

Q: Which city organizes the Surajkund Crafts Mela?
A: Faridabad, Haryana

Q: Which state organizes the Desert Festival showcasing folk culture?
A: Rajasthan (Jaisalmer)

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Karma festival is celebrated by tribes of which states?
A: Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha

Q: Which tribal festival in Chhattisgarh is known for its ritual of “Marriage of Frogs”?
A: Bhagoria Festival

Q: Bhogali Bihu is celebrated in which month?
A: January

Q: The “Festival of Festivals” is another name for which Naga celebration?
A: Hornbill Festival

Q: Ali Ai Ligang is celebrated by which Assamese tribe?
A: Mishing Tribe

Q: Which festival is observed by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya?
A: Wangala Festival

Q: Chakan Gaan-Ngai is celebrated in which northeastern state?
A: Manipur

Q: Which festival is observed by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Dree Festival

Q: Karma Puja involves the worship of which tree?
A: Kadamba Tree

Q: Which harvest festival is called the “Festival of Harmony” in Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Mopin Festival

Q: Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of which spiritual leader?
A: Lord Mahavira

Q: Which Hindu festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
A: Raksha Bandhan

Q: Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on which lunar day?
A: Chaitra Purnima

Q: Which festival marks the birth of Lord Rama?
A: Ram Navami

Q: Karva Chauth is mainly observed in which region?
A: North India

Q: The festival of lights in Kerala is known as?
A: Karthigai Deepam

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which Jain festival is observed as a day of forgiveness?
A: Samvatsari (Kshamavani)

Q: Which Parsi festival celebrates the New Year?
A: Navroz

Q: Which Christian festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
A: Easter

Q: Christmas marks the birth anniversary of whom?
A: Jesus Christ

Q: Which city is famous for Ramlila performance recognized by UNESCO?
A: Varanasi

Q: Which traditional boat race is held during Onam in Kerala?
A: Vallam Kali (Snake Boat Race)

Q: Dree Festival is mainly connected with which crop?
A: Paddy

Q: Which festival in Rajasthan is associated with camels?
A: Bikaner Camel Festival

Q: In which state is the “Tusu Parab” festival celebrated?
A: Jharkhand

Q: Poush Mela is associated with which university?
A: Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan

Q: Which festival in Goa showcases Portuguese heritage?
A: Carnival

Q: Which festival in Manipur is celebrated with boat races in Loktak Lake?
A: Heikru Hidongba

Q: Which Buddhist festival in Ladakh includes the Cham dance?
A: Hemis Festival

Q: Which northeastern festival celebrates the dance of deer?
A: Lai Haraoba (Manipur)

Q: Pongal is celebrated for how many days?
A: Four days

Q: Which festival in Gujarat is associated with kite flying?
A: Uttarayan

Q: In Kerala, which festival is associated with the harvest of rice and flowers?
A: Onam

Q: Chapchar Kut is associated with which agricultural activity?
A: Bamboo cutting

Q: Which festival in Assam involves buffalo fights?
A: Magh Bihu

Q: Which sweet is popularly prepared during Makar Sankranti?
A: Til (Sesame) and Jaggery sweets

Q: Which fruit is central to the Mopin festival?
A: Rice and Apong (rice beer)

Q: Which northeastern festival celebrates the sowing of seeds?
A: Ali Ai Ligang

Q: Which Tamil festival involves preparation of Pongal dish?
A: Pongal

Q: Which state’s festival is called “Kharchi Puja”?
A: Tripura

Q: Jaipur is famous for which international festival?
A: Jaipur Literature Festival

Q: Which city hosts the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)?
A: Thiruvananthapuram

Q: Which annual festival is organized in Kolkata celebrating books?
A: Kolkata Book Fair

Q: Which city hosts the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival?
A: Mumbai

Q: Which state celebrates the Sangai Festival?
A: Manipur

Q: Which northeastern festival showcases orchids?
A: Sikkim International Flower Festival

Q: Which desert festival features turban-tying competitions?
A: Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Q: Which river is central to the Ganga Mahotsav?
A: River Ganga

Q: Which northeastern festival promotes eco-tourism and organic farming?
A: Orange Festival (Nagaland)

Q: Which city hosts the Hampi Utsav?
A: Hampi, Karnataka

Q: Chaitra Parva is a festival of which tribal group?
A: Odisha Tribes

Q: Jhapan Mela is associated with worship of what?
A: Snakes (West Bengal)

Q: Which state celebrates “Madai Festival”?
A: Chhattisgarh

Q: Which tribal festival in Odisha is associated with fertility and harvest?
A: Chhau Festival

Q: Which Kerala festival celebrates the arrival of Goddess Bhadrakali?
A: Pooram (Thrissur Pooram)

Q: Which festival involves pulling the chariot of Lord Subhadra along with Krishna and Balarama?
A: Rath Yatra

Q: Which festival in Karnataka showcases folk dances like Dollu Kunitha?
A: Mysuru Dasara

Q: Which harvest festival in Tamil Nadu is also called “Thai Pongal”?
A: Pongal

Q: Which Hindu festival involves kite flying in North India?
A: Makar Sankranti

Q: Which northeastern festival includes colorful war dances?
A: Hornbill Festival

Q: Independence Day Parade is held at which location?
A: Red Fort, New Delhi

Q: Republic Day Parade is held at?
A: Kartavya Path (Rajpath), New Delhi

Q: Which day is observed as National Voters’ Day?
A: 25th January

Q: Which day is observed as Armed Forces Flag Day?
A: 7th December

Q: Which day is observed as National Sports Day?
A: 29th August (Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary)

Q: Which festival in Maharashtra honors warrior-king Shivaji?
A: Shivaji Jayanti

Q: Which festival marks the coronation of kings in Rajasthan’s history?
A: Gangaur Festival

Q: Which South Indian festival is linked with bull-taming sport Jallikattu?
A: Pongal (Mattu Pongal)

Q: Which day is observed as Constitution Day?
A: 26th November

Q: Which day is celebrated as International Yoga Day worldwide?
A: 21st June

Q: Si-Donyi is a festival of which state?
A: Arunachal Pradesh

Q: Which tribal festival is called “Madai Mela”?
A: Bastar Tribes (Chhattisgarh)

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which northeastern festival is also called “Festival of Dances”?
A: Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)

Q: Which Ladakhi festival marks the Tibetan New Year?
A: Losar

Q: Which festival in Odisha is dedicated to Goddess Samaleswari?
A: Nuakhai

Q: Which tribal festival is observed in Nagaland for good harvest?
A: Sekrenyi

Q: Which Buddhist festival celebrates Buddha’s enlightenment and death?
A: Buddha Purnima

Q: Which Sikh festival marks the creation of Khalsa in 1699?
A: Baisakhi

Q: Which festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Vithoba in Maharashtra?
A: Ashadhi Ekadashi

Q: Which festival is also called “Festival of Lamps” in South India?
A: Karthigai Deepam

Q: Which festival celebrates the harvest of sugarcane in Tamil Nadu?
A: Pongal

Q: Which Assam festival is associated with spring and new year?
A: Bohag Bihu

Q: Which festival involves worship of the Sun God in Bihar?
A: Chhath Puja

Q: Which Goan festival features parades with masks?
A: Goa Carnival

Q: Which north-eastern festival involves “rice-beer drinking” ceremonies?
A: Mopin

Q: Which Buddhist festival involves masked dances in Sikkim?
A: Pang Lhabsol

Q: Which Himachali fair celebrates Lord Shiva’s marriage?
A: Shivratri Fair, Mandi

Q: Which Rajasthani festival is celebrated by married women for their husbands’ longevity?
A: Gangaur

Q: Which Christian festival is observed 40 days before Easter?
A: Lent

Q: Which Parsi festival is celebrated as the festival of fire?
A: Jamshed Navroz

Q: Which city hosts the “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav”?
A: Different cities (organized by Ministry of Culture, India)

Q: Which northeastern festival showcases Rhododendrons?
A: Rhododendron Festival (Arunachal Pradesh)

Q: Which Kerala festival is linked with elephants and percussion music?
A: Thrissur Pooram

Q: Which Karnataka festival showcases Mysore Palace illumination?
A: Mysuru Dasara

Q: Which annual event in Delhi celebrates India’s Republic Day cultural diversity?
A: Republic Day Parade

Q: Which fair in West Bengal is associated with Lord Shiva?
A: Gajan Festival

Q: Which Telangana festival celebrates flowers by arranging floral patterns?
A: Bathukamma

Q: Which Bihar festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun?
A: Chhath Puja

Q: Which state organizes the Teej Festival for women?
A: Rajasthan

Q: Which Tamil festival celebrates the victory of Murugan over Surapadman?
A: Skanda Sashti

Q: Which Assam festival is celebrated thrice a year?
A: Bihu

Q: Which festival is observed by fasting women for family prosperity in UP & Bihar?
A: Hartalika Teej

Q: Which tribal festival is linked with hunting rituals in Nagaland?
A: Tokhu Emong

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which Hindu festival is celebrated as the triumph of Rama over Ravana?
A: Dussehra

Q: Which day is observed as National Unity Day?
A: 31st October

Q: Which state celebrates the boat race Nehru Trophy?
A: Kerala

Q: Which festival celebrates the brotherhood of tribal communities in Jharkhand?
A: Sohrai

Q: Which festival in Gujarat involves devotion to Goddess Ambaji?
A: Navratri

Q: Which Assamese festival includes “Meji burning” rituals?
A: Magh Bihu

Q: Which festival in Uttar Pradesh celebrates Krishna’s childhood?
A: Janmashtami

Q: Which Ladakhi festival includes archery competitions?
A: Losar

Q: Which festival in Andhra Pradesh involves cattle decoration?
A: Sankranti (Kanuma)

Q: Which state celebrates the Hornbill Rock Concert as part of its festival?
A: Nagaland

Q: Which Odisha festival worships Goddess Durga in autumn?
A: Durga Puja

Q: Which North Indian festival celebrates the harvesting of wheat?
A: Baisakhi

Q: Which Tamil Nadu festival honors the river Kaveri?
A: Aadi Perukku

Q: Which Goa festival is linked with fishing communities?
A: Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Q: Which Buddhist festival is celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang Monastery?
A: Torgya Festival

Q: Which Andhra Pradesh festival marks the victory of Narakasura?
A: Naraka Chaturdashi (part of Diwali)

Q: Which Indian festival is popularly called the “Festival of Colors”?
A: Holi

Q: Which festival in Rajasthan is known for decorated camels and desert folk dance?
A: Pushkar Camel Fair

Q: Which festival in Kerala honors Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala?
A: Makaravilakku

Q: Which northeastern state celebrates “Tuluni” festival with feasts?
A: Nagaland

Q: In which state is the “Itanagar Festival” celebrated?
A: Arunachal Pradesh

Q: Which festival in Haryana marks the worship of Sun God by married women?
A: Karva Chauth

Q: Which Odisha festival celebrates menstruation and womanhood?
A: Raja Parba

Q: In which state is the “Kang Chingba” boat festival celebrated?
A: Manipur

Q: Which South Indian festival is dedicated to Lord Murugan and celebrated with Kavadi?
A: Thaipusam

Q: Which festival in Goa features painted bullock carts and folk singing?
A: Shigmo

Q: Which Himachal Pradesh fair is held at Nalagarh to honor Lord Shiva?
A: Shivratri Fair

Q: Which tribal festival in Jharkhand is linked to sowing of seeds?
A: Karam Festival

Q: Which Arunachal festival is linked to appeasing the Sun and Moon Gods?
A: Solung Festival

Q: Which Mizoram festival is celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation?
A: Chapchar Kut

Q: Which Assam festival is celebrated with the dance “Bagurumba”?
A: Bihu

Q: Which Odisha tribal festival is celebrated with Chhau dance?
A: Chaitra Parva

Q: Which Nagaland festival is linked to purification and sanctity of the soul?
A: Sekrenyi

Q: Which Meghalaya harvest festival is called “Dance of Hundred Drums”?
A: Wangala

Q: Which Manipur festival showcases the Manipuri Ras Leela dance?
A: Yaoshang (Holi of Manipur)

Q: Which Arunachal festival is celebrated by the Adi tribe?
A: Solung

Q: Which Chhattisgarh festival features tribal dance and folk songs?
A: Bastar Dussehra

Q: Which Uttar Pradesh fair is famous for Krishna-Radha Jhulan?
A: Jhulan Yatra

Q: Which Hindu festival is also known as “Festival of Brothers and Sisters”?
A: Bhai Dooj

Q: Which South Indian festival is dedicated to goddess Andal?
A: Aadi Pooram

Q: Which Sikkim festival celebrates the snow deity?
A: Pang Lhabsol

Q: Which Jain festival celebrates the attainment of moksha by Lord Mahavira?
A: Diwali (Jain tradition)

Q: Which Odisha festival is called “Chariot Festival of the Gods”?
A: Rath Yatra

Q: Which state celebrates the “Tarnetar Fair”?
A: Gujarat

Q: Which Assamese festival is associated with buffalo fights?
A: Magh Bihu

Q: Which Punjab festival is celebrated one night before Makar Sankranti?
A: Lohri

Q: Which day is observed as Buddha Jayanti?
A: Vaishakha Purnima

Q: Which festival is celebrated in Jaipur with decorated elephants?
A: Elephant Festival

Q: Which Nagaland festival is also called the seed sowing festival?
A: Moatsu

Q: Which cultural festival is linked with the Mughal gardens of Kashmir?
A: Tulip Festival

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which Karnataka festival celebrates the glory of Hoysala architecture?
A: Hampi Utsav

Q: Which festival is associated with the Meenakshi Temple, Madurai?
A: Chithirai Festival

Q: Which annual trade fair is organized in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi?
A: India International Trade Fair

Q: Which Andhra festival involves kite flying in January?
A: Sankranti

Q: Which Odisha festival involves worship of Goddess Laxmi with rice cakes?
A: Kumar Purnima

Q: Which Tamil festival honors the River Kaveri?
A: Aadi Perukku

Q: Which Kerala festival features decorated elephants and percussion music?
A: Thrissur Pooram

Q: Which city hosts the International Mango Festival?
A: Delhi

Q: Which festival showcases wine culture in Nashik?
A: SulaFest

Q: Which annual event in Delhi is associated with flowers?
A: Mughal Garden Flower Show

Q: Which state hosts the Hornbill Rock Concert?
A: Nagaland

Q: Which event in Mumbai is Asia’s largest street festival of art?
A: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Q: Which festival in Assam is dedicated to spring and womenfolk?
A: Rongali Bihu

Q: Which music festival in Rajasthan is held at Mehrangarh Fort?
A: Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)

Q: Which Tamil Nadu festival is linked with bull-taming sport Jallikattu?
A: Mattu Pongal

Q: Which festival in Goa features colorful floats and samba music?
A: Carnival

Q: Which city hosts the International Film Festival of India?
A: Panaji (Goa)

Q: Which Uttarakhand festival celebrates seasonal flowers?
A: Phool Dei

Q: Which Himachali festival marks the beginning of apple season?
A: Minjar Mela

Q: Which Kerala festival involves offering lamps in temples during Karthika month?
A: Karthika Deepam

Q: Which Punjab festival is celebrated after harvesting of rabi crops?
A: Baisakhi

Q: Which festival is celebrated as Tamil New Year?
A: Puthandu

Q: Which Assamese festival marks the end of harvesting season?
A: Magh Bihu

Q: Which Andhra Pradesh festival involves women praying for their brothers?
A: Raksha Bandhan

Q: Which Karnataka festival is linked with Goddess Chamundeshwari?
A: Mysuru Dasara

Q: Which Odisha festival is observed as the swinging festival of Radha-Krishna?
A: Jhulan Yatra

Q: Which Gujarat festival involves nine nights of dance dedicated to Goddess Durga?
A: Navratri

Q: Which day is observed as Martyrs’ Day in India?
A: 30th January

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which day is celebrated as Teacher’s Day?
A: 5th September

Q: Which day is observed as National Girl Child Day?
A: 24th January

Q: Which day is observed as National Tourism Day?
A: 25th January

Q: Which day is celebrated as National Handloom Day?
A: 7th August

Q: Which day is observed as National Science Day?
A: 28th February

Q: Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?
A: 5th June

Q: Which day is celebrated as National Technology Day?
A: 11th May

Q: Which day is observed as World Heritage Day?
A: 18th April

Q: Which day is celebrated as National Education Day?
A: 11th November

Q: Which Assamese festival involves “Mukoli Bihu” dance?
A: Bohag Bihu

Q: Which Odisha festival celebrates Goddess Samaleswari?
A: Nuakhai

Q: Which Manipur festival is celebrated with sporting events and dance?
A: Yaoshang

Q: Which Rajasthani festival honors Goddess Parvati?
A: Teej

Q: Which Kerala festival is associated with snake boat races?
A: Vallam Kali

Q: Which festival in Madhya Pradesh is linked to tribal dances of Bastar?
A: Bastar Dussehra

Q: Which Nagaland festival celebrates post-harvest with songs and dances?
A: Tokhu Emong

Q: Which Arunachal festival is celebrated by Nyishi tribe?
A: Nyokum

Q: Which Bihar festival is celebrated with folk songs “sohar” and “kharna”?
A: Chhath Puja

Q: Which Uttarakhand festival is linked with worship of Goddess Nanda Devi?
A: Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra

Q: Which Indian festival is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage?
A: Kumbh Mela

Q: Which festival of Varanasi involves large theatrical enactments of Ramayana?
A: Ramlila

Q: Which Kerala festival is famous for Puli Kali (tiger dance)?
A: Onam

Q: Which Tamil Nadu festival is celebrated with chariot pulling in Puri-like style?
A: Ther Thiruvizha

Q: Which north Indian festival symbolizes the burning of Holika?
A: Holi

Q: Which Himachali festival marks the end of winter season?
A: Phagli Festival

Q: Which festival is known for fireworks in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu?
A: Diwali

Q: Which festival in Arunachal Pradesh is celebrated by Monpa tribe?
A: Torgya Festival

Q: Which Nagaland festival is observed by Angami tribe?
A: Sekrenyi

Q: Which international festival in India celebrates jazz and classical fusion?
A: Jaipur Jazz & Heritage Festival

Q: Which Punjab festival is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and dancing?
A: Lohri

Q: Which festival marks the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati in Tamil Nadu?
A: Panguni Uthiram

Q: Which Odisha festival is celebrated with women swinging on decorated swings?
A: Raja Parba

Q: Which Buddhist festival in Ladakh features “mask dance” of monks?
A: Hemis Festival

Heritage through Vibrant Festivals of India Q & A

Q: Which Andhra festival marks the beginning of Telugu New Year?
A: Ugadi

Q: Which tribal festival is observed in Bastar with rituals of deities?
A: Bastar Dussehra

Q: Which Kerala festival celebrates lighting of lamps at Annamalai Hills?
A: Karthigai Deepam

Q: Which Goa festival honors St. Francis Xavier?
A: Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Q: Which Assam festival is known for fish-eating traditions?
A: Magh Bihu

Q: Which festival in India is popularly called the “Festival of Democracy”?
A: General Elections (Lok Sabha/Assembly Elections)

Famous Festivals of India