What is known as Hunter's Moon in the West, is called as______in India.

Options

A. Pausha Purnima
B. Magha Purnima
C. Chaitra Purnima
D. Kartik Purnima

Answer

D

Explanation

Hunter.s Moon in the West is called Kartik Purnima in India, and it is a sacred festival celebrated all over India. Kartika Purnima is a Hindu, Sikh and Jain holi festival, celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartik (November-December). It is also known as Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali - the festival of lights of the gods.