ANSWER – C
The word “minjar” originated from the Sanskrit word “manjari”, which means shoots of corn.
A procession starts from “Akhand Chandi” and terminates at the banks of river Ravi.
The present form of fair was first started by Raja Sahil Varman, who ruled Chamba in the 10th century.
It is believed to be also celebrated in the commemoration of the victory of the Raja Partap Varman of Chamba over the ruler of Trigarta in 935 AD.
ANSWER – C
Gaddis of Kangra, Chamba, Mandi and Kullu celebrate Nawala festival, in which a household individually collects enough money for celebration. Nawala, in fact, is a thanks giving ceremony to Lord Shiva.
ANSWER – B
Dussehra is an international fair declared in 1972.
The famous idol of Raghunath Ji which is carried from its fixed place in Dhaulapur Maidan to another place across the ‘Maidan’.
This idol of Raghunath Ji was brought from Ayodhya in July 1651 A.D. by Damodar Das and it was installed by Raja Jagat Singh.
Baijnath town never celebrates dussehra.
ANSWER – C
Sissue fair is celebrated by the Buddhists all over the Himalayas.
Main attraction is the masked dance but because of monastic rituals it is always staged inside the monastery on the attached courtyard at Sissur Gompa in June.
It is held in July at Gemur Gompa and in the month of August in Mani Gompa.
ANSWER – D
This fair is celebrated in the month of November for 6 days. It starts after 10 days of Diwali.
It was declared international fair in October 2011.
ANSWER – C
Bhunda, Shant and Bhoj: These festivals are celebrated like the Kumbha Mela after every twelve years or when enough money has been saved. Bhunda festival is connected with ‘Parshuram‘, but some connect it with the cult of ‘Kali the goddess’. This festival is celebrated in upper Shimla Hills, Kullu and Mandi.
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