Question

Which festival is celebrated across Manipur and marks the beginning of the Manipuri New Year?

• A. Hornbill Festival
• B. Cheiraoba Festival
• C. Kharchi Puja
• D. Moatsu Festival

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cheiraoba Festival

Hornbill Festival One of Nagaland’s most vibrant agricultural festivals, the Hornbill Festival brings together all major Naga tribes. The celebration takes place at the Kisama Heritage Village and showcases the cultural richness of the region. Kharchi Puja Originating in Tripura, Kharchi Puja is dedicated to Lord Shiva and involves worshipping the fourteen deities believed to govern the state. Cheiraoba Festival Celebrated across Manipur, Cheiraoba marks the New Year according to Manipuri tradition. It is also associated with the worship of Sanamahi, the household deity of the Meitei people.