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Q. Harela Festival, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Notes: On July 16, Sawan begins, marked by the Harela festival in Uttarakhand. This traditional Hindu festival, also celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, is especially popular in Uttarakhand's Kumaun region. Harela symbolizes peace, prosperity, and the celebration of nature. It holds cultural and environmental importance, representing prayers for abundant harvests and prosperity through divine blessings, and commemorates the ceremonial union of Shiva and Parvati.
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