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Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of Ashwin (September-October).This is known as "Akal-bodhon", i.e. inviting the goddess at an unusual time.Which was the actual time before "Akal-bodhon" of Durga puja?
general knowledge culture

  1. Grishma (Summer)

  2. Barsha (Monsoon)

  3. Basanta (Spring)

  4. Sheet (Winter)

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Correct Option: C

Who is said to have performed "Akal-bodhon"?
general knowledge culture

  1. Ram Mohan

  2. Ram Krishna

  3. Krishna

  4. Ram Chandra

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Correct Option: D

The vahana of Durga is the Lion.Who gave her the lion while going for a fight with Mahisasur?
general knowledge culture

  1. Brahma

  2. Shiva

  3. Himalaya

  4. Varuna

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Correct Option: C

Though the celebration is for 4 days,the Devi-paksha starts from Mahalaya.Bengalees are very fond of a radio program which airs every Mahalaya.What is the name of that program?
general knowledge culture

  1. Agomoni

  2. Mahisasur-mardini

  3. Durga-stotra

  4. Parboni

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To answer this question, the user needs to have knowledge about Bengali culture and the various rituals and customs associated with Durga Puja.

The program that airs every Mahalaya and is popular among Bengalees is not Agomoni, Durga-stotra, or Parboni.

The Answer is: B. Mahisasur-mardini. This program is a radio program broadcasted by All India Radio (AIR) Kolkata, narrating the story of the goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahisasura. This program is considered a significant part of the Durga Puja celebrations and is eagerly awaited by Bengalis every year.

Name the Durga Puja which Lord Clive visited after winning the battle of Plassey.It is a more than 250 year old puja in Kolkata.
general knowledge culture

  1. Puja at Shovabazar Rajbari

  2. Puja at Bhowanipur Sanatan Dharmatsahini Sabha

  3. Puja at Bagbazar

  4. Puja at Dakshineswar Kalibari

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Correct Option: A

Pittsburg of India
general knowledge culture

  1. Jamshedpur

  2. Chennai

  3. Delhi

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: A

Garden of spices of India
general knowledge culture

  1. orissa

  2. Punjab

  3. kerala

  4. rajasthan

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Correct Option: C

City of Rallies
general knowledge culture

  1. Delhi

  2. Chennai

  3. Mumbai

  4. Calcutta

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Correct Option: A

City of lakes

general knowledge culture

  1. Impala

  2. Manipur

  3. Kochi

  4. Srinagar

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Correct Option: A

City of Castles
general knowledge culture

  1. Jaipur

  2. Kolkata

  3. ranchi

  4. Bhuvaneshwar

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Correct Option: B