During which festival is Garba performed? 

The correct answer is Navratri.

Key Points

• Navratri typically involves the worship of the goddess Durga, commemorated in nine different forms over the course of the festival.
• Garba is a popular folk dance native to Gujarat, a state in western India.
• Its performance is central to Navratri celebrations in Gujarat and is now popular all over India and among Indian communities worldwide.
• Beyond Navratri, Garba is also performed during other special occasions in Gujarat, indicating its cultural importance.
• The tradition of Garba, along with another dance form called Raas, is also being promoted to wider audiences, demonstrating the cultural heritage of Gujarat and fostering community ties.

Additional Information

• Pongal:
  • Pongal is a major harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. It typically falls in mid-January.
  • The festival is named after the Tamil word "pongal," which means "to boil over," symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
  • It is traditionally marked by cooking a special dish called 'Pongal' - made from newly-harvested rice boiled in milk with jaggery.
• Diwali:
  • Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions worldwide.
  • Known as the "festival of lights," it symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
  • The festival involves lighting lamps and fireworks, decorating homes, feasting on sweets, and exchanging gifts.
• Bihu:
  • Bihu is a set of three important cultural festivals celebrated in Assam, a northeastern state in India.
  • These festivals, celebrated throughout the year, mark the changing seasons and are significant for agriculture.
  • The most recognized Bihu, Rongali Bihu, celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year and the spring season.
  • Bihu dance and music are integral parts of the celebrations, and these have become emblematic of Assamese culture.