Rottela Panduga or the Roti Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

Question

Rottela Panduga or the Roti Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

1. A. Maharashtra
2. B. Andhra Pradesh (Correct answer)
3. C. Tamil Nadu
4. D. Karnataka

Correct Answer

Option B — Andhra Pradesh

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Rottela Panduga (the Roti Festival) is celebrated at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.
• Devotees exchange rotis believed to bring good fortune.

Additional Information

• Rottela Panduga is held at the Barashahid Dargah in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, over three days around Muharram.
• Devotees exchange rotis at the Swarnala Cheruvu tank, each type of roti carrying a wish — health, marriage, education or employment.
• It is notable as a shared festival, drawing people of several faiths, and is one of the state's largest gatherings.
• Other Andhra festivals for revision: Ugadi, Sankranti, Bathukamma (now largely Telangana) and the Tirupati Brahmotsavam.