GK QUESTION#487
The traditional festival “Indra Jatra”, associated with the worship of the rain god Indra, is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?
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A. Sikkim
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Sikkim. The Indra Jatra (also known as Yenya) is a major religious street festival traditionally celebrated by the Newar community. Dedicated to Lord Indra, the Hindu god of rain and king of heaven, the festival is observed to seek his blessings for timely rains, a prosperous harvest, and collective well-being. In India, it is a significant cultural event in Sikkim, where it was declared a state holiday in 2011.