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The Wangala festival of the Garo community in Meghalaya is traditionally associated with the celebration of the harvest and is performed in honour of which deity?

1. Saljong, the Sun God
2. Thangjing, the guardian deity
3. Donyi-Polo, the Sun-Moon spirit
4. Kamakhya, the mother goddess

Correct answer: Saljong, the Sun God

Solution

Wangala is the harvest festival of the Garo community and is celebrated in honour of Saljong, the Sun God. It marks gratitude for a good harvest.

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