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The Jivitputrika festival, which was in the news for an incident in September 2024, is primarily celebrated in which of the following states?
West Bengal
Odisha
Bihar
Gujarat
Bihar
Over 40 people drowned during the Jivitputrika festival in Bihar in September 2024.
In late September 2024, a severe tragedy struck the state of Bihar during the observance of the traditional Jivitputrika (Jitiya) festival. Due to heavy torrential rainfall and swollen water bodies across 15 districts, at least 46 peopleтАФpredominantly childrenтАФdrowned while taking ritualistic dips in flooded rivers and ponds. The government subsequently announced ex-gratia compensation for the families of the victims and issued strict guidelines regarding safe bathing ghats.
Jivitputrika (also called Jitiya) is a prominent three-day Hindu festival primarily celebrated in eastern India, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Mothers observe a strict waterless fast (Nirjala Vrat) during the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of the Ashvin month for the long life, health, and prosperity of their children.
Date of Tragedy: September 26, 2024
Casualties reported: At least 46 drowning deaths (including 37 children)
Districts Affected in Bihar: 15 districts during river bathing rituals
Timing of Festival: 7th to 9th lunar day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha in Ashvin month
C is correct тАФ Jivitputrika is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Remember that both Chhath Puja and Jivitputrika (Jitiya) involve ritualistic holy dips in water bodies and are central cultural festivals of Bihar.
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