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Thakurani Jatra Festival
In which Indian State, Thakurani Jatra, a biennial festival is celebrated with much religious devotion?
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Odisha
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B |
West Bengal
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C |
Assam
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D |
Maharashtra
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Explanation :
- Thakurani Jatra is a biennial festival celebrated in the city of Berhampur (the silk city), Odisha.
- It is also known as Ghata Yatra. It marks worship of Goddess Buddhi Thakurani who is considered the protector of Berhampur.
- According to historians, first Thakurani Yatra was celebrated in April, 1779. The hereditary head of the festival is Desibhera, the head of Dera community.
- Dera is a community of weavers of Berhampur.
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