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In Kodagu, which harvest festival celebrates the first grain with cries of “Poli, Poli, Deva” in honour of Lord Iguthappa?

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In the Solung festival of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, which traditional beverage is shared among people to strengthen social ties?

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Fill in the blank: During the Ladakhi New Year festival (Losar), people decorate their homes with dough figures of ____, along with the sun…

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In Naga folklore, the hornbill bird, after which the famous Hornbill Festival is named, is regarded as a symbol of -

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Which of the following festivals is mainly observed in the tribal belt of Jharkhand, particularly in the region between Bundu, Tamar, and Raidih.

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What best represents the customs and symbolic meaning of the Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival in Pattan Valley?

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In the cultural traditions of Andhra Pradesh, the Kanuma Festival is primarily associated with which of the following?

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During the Karam festival in Jharkhand and parts of eastern India, which celebration is observed by unmarried tribal girls?

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Which of the following correctly describes the Hola Mohalla festival celebrated in Punjab?

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In Jharkhand’s tribal tradition, the act of girls offering green melons during the Jawa festival symbolizes:

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The Pongtu Festival, observed by the Tutsa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, is celebrated to seek the blessings of which deity before the millet harvest?

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Which of the following festivals is celebrated by the tribal communities of Nagaland and showcases traditional dance and music?

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Which of the following is true about the Gudi Padwa festival? 1. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year based on the…

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Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated widely in Maharashtra, is associated with:

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In which year did UNESCO recognize Durga Puja as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?

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Which musical instrument is traditionally played during auspicious ceremonies in North India, particularly at weddings and religious festivals?

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Which traditional musical instrument of Nagaland is made from bamboo and played during the Hornbill Festival?

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With reference to Tamasha, a traditional folk-theatre form, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Marathi folk performance usually held in rural areas…

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The traditional Raas Leela performances, especially famous in Mathura, are most closely associated with which Indian festival?

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Fill in the blank: During the Hemis Festival of Ladakh, the masked ritual dances performed by monks are meant to portray various _______ linked…

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