Fairs, Pilgrimages and Festivals (Madhya Pradesh)

Total Questions: 11

1. In which city of Madhya Pradesh, the Parikrama of 7 Sea, 9 Narayanas and 84 Mahadevas is completed? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Ujjain
Note:

In Ujjain City of Madhya Pradesh, the Parikrama of 7 Sea, 9 Narayanas and 84 Mahadev is completed. There are 84 divine temples of Mahadev and during panchkoshi and Shravana/Sawan month devotee do special prayers in these temples.

2. Mandhata' was the ancient name of the which pilgrimage centre? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Onkareshwar
Note:

Mandhata is a holy hill located on the banks of the Narmada river in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Mandhata, also called Shivapuri or Omkareshwar. The hill lies at a distance of about 12 miles from Mortakka. The hill is of great religious importance, as one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva is located here. There are two temples, namely, Omkareshwar and Amareshwar, which are attractive. Here the Narmada river flows around the hill in the shape of an 'Om'.

3. Dharma Rajeshwar Monument is related with which of the following ancient city? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Dashpur
Note:

The cave temple of Dharma Rajeshwar is located in the Gorath Tehsil of Mandsaur district. In ancient times Mandsaur was known as Dashpur. Hence option (a) is correct.

4. Which of the following district the Gotmar fair held? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Chhindwara
Note:

Sixty five kilometers from Chhindwara, in the headquarters of 'Pandhurna' tehsil a unique fair by name 'Gotmar Mela' is celebrated every year on the second day to 'Bhadrapad' New Moon day. This fair is celebrated on the banks of the river 'Jam'. A long tree is erected in the middle of the river with a flag at its very top. The residents of the villages 'Savargaon' and 'Pandhurna' gather on either bank of the river, and start pelting stones ('Got') at the persons of the opposite village who try to cross into the mid of the river and remove the flag on top of the tree trunk. The village whose resident succeeds in removing the flag will be considered victorious. The whole activity happens amidst the chanting of the sacred name of Maa Durga. Several people get wounded in this celebration and the District Administration makes elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of this rare fair.

5. Where is the fair of Jalbihari organized? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Chhatarpur
Note:

The fair of JalBihari is organized in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is said that this fair is traditionally decorated for women.

6. Where is the 'Fair of Kanha Baba' organised in Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Sodalpur
Note:

The 'Kanha Baba' fair is held at the shrine of Kanha Baba in Sodalpur village of Harda district.

7. Nimar festival is organised every year in Madhya Pradesh at [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Maheswar
Note:

Maheshwar is a small town at the bank of Narmada river which was once known as the capital of Holkar queen Devi Ahilya. The Nimar festival is held at the bank of Narmada river on Kartik Purnima for three days.

8. What is the number of Jyotirlinga's found in Madhya Pradesh out of the Twelve Jyotirlingas of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Note:

Two of the twelve Jyotirlingas of the country are situated in Madhya Pradesh. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Ujjain at the bank of Kshipra river and Omkareshwar is located on a river island of Narmada river.

9. Where is the historical Matangeshwar temple situated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Khajuraho
Note:

Indten The Matangeshwara temple is a Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh. Among the Chandelaera monuments of Khajuraho, it is the only Hindu temple that is still actively used for worship.

10. Where is the All India Classical Dance Festival organised every year in M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Khajuraho
Note:

All India classical dance festival is organized by Madhya Pradesh art council for one week in Khajuraho. It is also known as Khajuraho Dance festival. This dance festival is organized in the month of February every year since 2002.