Ganga Dussehra Indian Festivals Quiz

1. Which river is associated with the festival of Ganga Dussehra?

Yamuna
Mahanadi
Ganga
Kaveri

2. Ganga Dussehra is observed to celebrate the descent of the Ganges from which location?

Mount Everest
Himalayas
Indian Ocean
Gangotri Glacier

3. How many days does the festival of Ganga Dussehra last?

3 days
7 days
10 days
14 days

4. Which Hindu month does Ganga Dussehra usually fall in?

Chaitra
Vaishakha
Kartika
Magh

5. What is the significance of taking a dip in the river Ganges during Ganga Dussehra?

Purification and liberation from sins
Increasing fertility and prosperity
Seeking blessings from Lord Shiva
Worshipping river goddess Ganga

6. On Ganga Dussehra devotees offer prayers and perform rituals at which location in Varanasi?

Dashashwamedh Ghat
Har Ki Pauri
Assi Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat

7. According to Hindu history who released the river Ganges on Earth?

Lord Rama
Lord Krishna
King Bhagiratha
King Harishchandra

8. Which state in India is particularly known for grand celebrations of Ganga Dussehra?

Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
West Bengal
Rajasthan

9. During Ganga Dussehra people light lamps and float them on the river Ganges as a part of which ritual?

Durga Puja
Dandiya
Raas Leela
Aarti

10. What is the main objective of celebrating Ganga Dussehra?

Honoring the river Ganges and its importance
Marking the beginning of monsoon season
Welcoming the arrival of Goddess Ganga
Commencing the farming season

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