Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part – II)

In Uttar Pradesh North Central Zone Cultural Centre has been established at Prayagraj. It was established in 1986. It is one of the seven cultural centre established by Indian Government under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now, Ministry of Education).

Guru Poornima in Uttar Pradesh is important for Hindus and Buddhists alike. This festival is celebrated on the Poornima (full moon) of Ashadh month as per the Hindu calendar. Hindus celebrate this festival in the memory of great saint Vyas and Buddhists celebrate this day in the memory of Lord Buddha who delivered his first religious lecture on this day in Sarnath (Varanasi).

'Mudiya Poornima Fair' which is also known as 'Muriya Puno Mela' is held every year at Govardhan Mathura, Vrindavan on 'Guru Poornima' (full moon of Aashadh month).

Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh is a famous place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Jains both. Located on south-western bank of Yamuna river, some 48 km. away from Prayagraj, Kaushambi was an important city in ancient times. As per Jain religious texts, it is the birthplace of 6th Tirthankara 'Padma Prabhu'. There were many 'Viharas' in Kaushambi mainly 'Ghoshitaram'. It was built by 'Shreshti Ghoshit'. The famous 'Ashoka Stupa' is near it. Besides being a centre of Buddhist and Jain religions, Kaushambi was a major trade city where many rich merchants lived.

Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh is a famous place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Jains both. Located on south-western bank of Yamuna river, some 48 km. away from Prayagraj, Kaushambi was an important city in ancient times. As per Jain religious texts, it is the birthplace of 6th Tirthankara 'Padma Prabhu'. There were many 'Viharas' in Kaushambi mainly 'Ghoshitaram'. It was built by 'Shreshti Ghoshit'. The famous 'Ashoka Stupa' is near it. Besides being a centre of Buddhist and Jain religions, Kaushambi was a major trade city where many rich merchants lived.

Every year a fair is held in Deva Sharif Barabanki on the tomb (Mazar) of Sufi Saint Hazi Waris Ali Shah. Waris Ali Shah was a Sufi saint, the founder of the warsi Sufi order, Hence, option (c) is correct answer.

The correct match is as follows-

The correct match is as follows-

The fair of Baldev Chhath is organised at the Sri Dauji Temple in Mathura. Rest all are correctly matched.

The correct match of List I with List II is as follows-