Q. Regarding the Nagoba Jatara festival, consider the following statements:
- It is the biggest tribal festival in India held in Telangana.
- It is celebrated for 10 days by the Mesaram clan of Gond tribes.
- The festival includes a ritual called 'Varooli Prathishta' which is performed at midnight.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes:
- It is the biggest tribal festival in India held in Telangana. Incorrect: It is the second biggest tribal festival in India, after the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, held in Telangana itself.
- It is celebrated for 10 days by the Mesaram clan of Gond tribes. Correct: Nagoba Jatara is celebrated by the Mesram clan Adivasi Gonds in Keslapur, Telangana. It is a major tribal festival involving various rituals.
- The festival includes a ritual called 'Varooli Prathishta' which is performed at midnight: This is correct. It involves the creation of a clay anthill for the serpent deity.