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Tradition demands that the eyes on the image of Goddess Durga have to be drawn on a specific day. On which day is this ritual known as ‘drishtidan’ performed?

  1. Mahalaya

  2. On the first day of navarathri

  3. Last full moon before start of Navarathri

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While Mahalaya (the day before Navaratri) is the traditional day for drishtidan in many regions, some North Indian traditions perform this ritual on the first day of Navaratri. The question follows the latter tradition.

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