Question: Lai Haraoba is a ritualistic festival observed in:
(a) Nagaland
(b) Tripura
(c) Sikkim
(d) Assam
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 2 January 2020, Lai Haraoba kickstarted in Agartala,Tripura.
- Lai Haraoba is a ritualistic festival observed by Manipuri Meitei communities since ancient times.
- The five-day-long festival is jointly organised by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of Tripura, Puthiba Lai Haraoba Committee and Puthiba Welfare & Cultural Society, Agartala.
- The festival was inaugurated by Speaker of state legislative Assembly, Rebati Mohan Das.
- The festival aims to uphold tradition and cultural values of the Meitei community.
- Lai Haraoba is celebrated through oral literature, music, dance and rituals.