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Question : In which of the following states is the festival called "Kharchi Puja", involving the worship of 14 deities in 7 days, traditionally celebrated?

Option 1: Jharkhand

Option 2: Odisha

Option 3: Tripura

Option 4: Kerala


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Correct Answer: Tripura


Solution : The correct option is Tripura .

The festival called "Kharchi Puja", involving the worship of 14 deities over seven days, is traditionally celebrated in Tripura. Kharchi Puja is a significant and revered festival for the indigenous Tripuri people, and it usually takes place at the Chaturdasha Devata Temple in Old Agartala. The word "Kharchi" is believed to be derived from the Tripuri dialect, where "Khar" means "sin" and "Chi" means "cleanse". The festival is considered a purification ceremony, and it attracts a large number of devotees each year.

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