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NAME OF THE TEACHER : RAJA SINGH, , DATE : 21/01/2022, , CLASS: 5, , SUBJECT: ENGLISH READER, , TOPIC : KUMBH MELA IN PRAYAGRAJ(13), , PAGE NO :-, , Comprehension, 1. Why did the blogger go to the Kumbh Mela?, Ans:- The blogger went to the Kumbh Mela because she thought, an invitation was a good opportunity otherwise she would not be, able to visit on her own., , 2. Name the four cities where the Kumbh Mela is held. Why is it held, in these places?, Ans:- The Kumbh Mela is held at Nasik, Ujjain, Prayagraj, and, Haridwar. It is held in these places because it is believed , a few, drops of the precious nectar fell on these four sacred sites when, Vishnu was taking toward heaven., , 3. Who are the different kinds of people who attend the mela?, Ans :- Saints, Sadhus, and Mystics, foreign guests and common, public are the different kinds of people who attend the mela.
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4. Describe the hygienic conditions of the mela?, Ans ;- The hygienic conditions of the mela was commendable. The, ground was clean, public toilets were easily accessible and sewage, system was proper., , 5. What are different kinds of accommodation available at the mela?, Ans:- Indraprastham Tent City and public accommodation are the, different kinds of accommodation available at the mela., , 6. How was the blogger's experience at the mela?, Ans:- The blogger’s experience was everlasting at the mela., , C. Answer these questions with reference to the context., 1. The impression among the public is that it is too crowded and difficult, to attend the gathering., a. Which gathering is the speaker talking about?, Ans :- The speaker is talking about saints, sadhus, and mystics who, gather at Kumbh to deliberate on topics of public interest including, politics., b. Why do people feel that it is difficult to attend the gathering?, Ans:- . The people feel that it is difcult to attend the gathering because, it is overcrowded., c. Does the speaker agree with this impression? What does she say, about this ?, Ans :- . No, speaker does not agree with this impression. She states that, it was crowded yet manageable. crowd management done by the police, and other authorities was good.
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2. If you wish to have a peaceful experience, don’t go within a few days, of the Shahi Snans., a. Which days are considered to be the Shahi Snan days?, Ans:- . 6 special dates - January 15, January 21, February 4, February 10,, February 19, and March 4, known as Shahi Snan., b. Which place is the speaker talking about in the sentence?, Ans:- The speaker is talking about Prayagraj in this sentence., c. Why does the speaker advise us not to go during these days?, Ans :- The speaker advised us not to go during these days because it is, overcrowded., D. Think and answer, 1. Briefly describe the history of the Kumbh Mela., Ans:- . Once Gods and demons had a fight over the sacred pitcher, (Kumbh) of Amrit called the Ratna of Samudra Manthan. It is widely, believed that Lord Vishnu (disguised as the enchantress ‘Mohini’), whisked the Kumbh out of the grasp of the covetous demons who had, tried to claim it. As he took it heavenwards, a few drops of the precious, nectar fell on the four sacred sites we know as Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik,, and Prayagraj., 2. The Kumbh mela is the largest religious gathering in the country. We, celebrate many festivals as a community. What other religious festivals, or events in India bring together a large number of people? Choose any, one, and write about how and why it is celebrated., Ans:- Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai–Holi at Barsana–New Year’s Eve in, Goa., Ganesh Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the, arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati/Gauri.
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The festival is marked with the installation of Lord Ganesh's clay murtis privately in homes, and in pandals. Observations include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts such as,, prayers and vrata (fasting). Offerings and prasāda from the daily prayers, that are, distributed from the pandal to the community, include sweets such as modaka as it is, believed to be a favourite of Lord Ganesh. The festival ends on the tenth day after start, when, the idol is carried in a public procession with music and group chanting, then immersed in a, nearby body of water such as a river or sea, called visarjan.., , Homework, Jot down the question and answers in your homework, copy and remember the Q & A by heart.
