Telangana SCERT 7th class social studies 20th lesson (Folk-Religion) question answers according to your textbook.
TEXTBOOK KEYWORDS
1. Folk Deities
Folk gods are really old gods that regular people worship because they believe in them. Some other groups who aren’t treated fairly also worship these gods because they’re important to their culture.
2. Jatara
A festival is held to honor village gods, where people gather to celebrate and show respect.
3. Urs
During urs, which is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint at the dargah, people across the state visit their graves to celebrate. They bring flowers, offer chadars, and enjoy Qawwalis in large gatherings.
4. Peeri
A peer is made from bamboo strips shaped like a dome and covered with shiny cloth. A bamboo pole is put in the middle for carrying, and a metal crescent or palm shape is added on top. Then, it’s decorated with flowers and coconuts.
5. Bonamu
Bonalu is one of the folk festivals popular in the Telangana state. The Goddesses are worshipped and offered food, which is later shared among the family members.