Question: Herath festival is dedicated to which of the following God?
(a) Lord Shiva
(b) Lord Rama
(c) Lord Krishna
(d) Lord Vishnu
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of the Herath festival.
- The word Herath comes from the Sanskrit word Hararatri or the Night or Hara (another name of Lord Shiva).
- It is one of the biggest festivals of Kashmiri Pandits.
- The festival is marked by a night of praying followed by a day of feasting.
Links:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-greets-on-herath-festival/articleshow/74230136.cms
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/snowfall-on-maha-shivratri-in-j-k-the-connection-between-an-afghan-ruler-and-lord-shiva-1648512-2020-02-21