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Which state celebrate 'Boita Bandana' Festival on Karthika Purnima?
A)
Assam
B)
Kerala
C)
Odisha
D)
Punjab

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Odisha


On Karthika Purnima, which is also known as Boita Bandana is celebrated at various water bodies of Odisha. The festival is the maritime tradition that is celebrated as a testament to the maritime trade history of Kalinga, tradesmen and mariners known as sadhabas travelled on boitas (boats) to trade with distant island nations that share borders with the Bay of Bengal like Indonesia, Java, Sumatra and Bali.

Published On : November 23, 2021
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