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Q: Which festival is also known as 'Mahakumbh of the East'?
  • A. Hornbill Festival
  • B. Moatsu Mong
  • C. Ambubachi Mela
  • D. Bihu Festival
Correct Answer: Option C - The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Mela held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. This four day festival is celebrated during the Assamese month of Ahaar (mid-June). As it draws lakhs of devotees from all over the world, the festival is also known as 'Mahakumbh of the East'.
C. The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Mela held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. This four day festival is celebrated during the Assamese month of Ahaar (mid-June). As it draws lakhs of devotees from all over the world, the festival is also known as 'Mahakumbh of the East'.

Explanations:

The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Mela held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. This four day festival is celebrated during the Assamese month of Ahaar (mid-June). As it draws lakhs of devotees from all over the world, the festival is also known as 'Mahakumbh of the East'.