Q. With reference to Mela Kheer Bhawani Festival, consider the following statements:
1.The festival is the largest gathering of Hindus in Kashmir after the annual Amarnath Yatra.
2.Mata Kheer Bhawani is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] .Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:
  • Mela Kheer Bhawani Festival is an annual congregation of Kashmiri Hindus at the Mata Kheerbhawani temple.
    • It is held during Jyeshtha Ashtamialso spelt as Zyeshta Astami.
    • The festival is the largest gathering of Hindus in Kashmir after the annual Amarnath Yatra.
  • Mata Kheerbhawani is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi.
    • It is situated 30 km from Srinagar city.It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Kashmiri Hindus.

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