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CGPSC 2020 · Question 85 of 100

Why is the Halshashthi Festival celebrated?

General Knowledge

  1. AFor good harvest of crops
  2. Bor long life of husband
  3. CFor long life of sonCorrect
  4. DFor prosperity

Answer: C. For long life of son

Explanation

The Halshashthi Festival is a significant Hindu festival primarily celebrated by mothers for the well-being of their children. The main reason for celebrating the Halshashthi Festival is to pray for the long life of a son.

Source: CGPSC 2020 official paper

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