Q. ‘Banni festival’, which was seen in the news, is an annual religious festival celebrated in which state/UT?
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh
Notes: At least three people died, while over 90 people were injured during a traditional stick fight festival, also regionally known as Banni festival, in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.
The Banni festival is celebrated on the night of Vijayadasami on the account of the victory of Lord Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati over Mani and Mallasura.