Context:
West Bengal Government seeking “national fair” status for the Ganga Sagar Mela
Ganga Sagar Mela:
- Location – Sagar Island, West Bengal (confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal)
- During – Makar Sankranthi
- Ritual – Pilgrims immerse themselves in the holy waters of the Ganga River to cleanse their souls
- Pilgrims also visit the temple of Kapil Muni, an important sage in Hindu tradition.
- Significance – India’s 2nd largest pilgrim gathering after the Kumbh Mela.
Sagar Island:
- Location – Confluence of Ganga and Bay of Bengal
- At the mouthof river Hugli
- Part of – Sunderbans group of islands
- Vulnerable to cyclones
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs:
Tradition State
1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram
2. Khongjom Parba Ballad Manipur
3. Thang-Ta Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Pair 3 is not correctly matched. Thang-Ta is a Manipuri art form
