RPSC RAS · Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan
Pushkar fair, Urs Ajmer, Teej, Gangaur, Mewar festival, Desert festival Jaisalmer.
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Q1 · Fairs and festivals · EASY
The Pushkar fair is held annually in the month of Kartik (October-November) at Pushkar, Rajasthan. Which of the following is the PRIMARY traditional purpose of this fair?
Q2 · Fairs and festivals · MEDIUM
The Urs festival is celebrated at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The word 'Urs' literally means 'wedding' and commemorates which of the following?
Q3 · Fairs and festivals · MEDIUM
Teej festival is celebrated primarily by women in Rajasthan during the monsoon season. It marks the reunion of which divine couple and is dedicated to their worship?
Q4 · Fairs and festivals · MEDIUM
The Gangaur festival in Rajasthan is celebrated over 18 days, starting from the first day of Chaitra (March-April). The festival involves worship of Gauri (Parvati) and Isar (Shiva). In which city is the most famous and elaborate Gangaur procession held, featuring images of Gauri carried in a grand procession to a water body?
Q5 · Fairs and festivals · HARD
The Desert Festival is held annually in Jaisalmer in the month of February. Which of the following events is NOT typically part of this festival?