Wangala- The 100 Drums Festival of Meghalaya

17 Nov,2023

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Wangala Festival of Meghalaya is a most popular festival among the Garos of Meghalaya, India.

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Wangala Festival is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-god of fertility.

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The celebration of the Wangala Festival marks the end of a period of toil, which brings good output of the fields.

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It also signifies the onset of winter.

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Also known as a 100 drums festival, Wangala Festival is the occasion when the tribals offer sacrifices to please their main deity Saljong - the Sun God.

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It is generally celebrated for two days and sometimes continues for even a week. The ceremony performed on first day is known as "Ragula" is performed inside the house of the chief.

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This is the occasion to relax and for days the hills and valleys echoes with the extraordinary beat of drums.

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The popular dance forms are performed during the festival.

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