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Detailed explanation-1: -Wangala Festival of Meghalaya is a most popular festival among the Garos of Meghalaya, India. Wangala Festival is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-god of fertility. The celebration of the Wangala Festival marks the end of a period of toil, which brings good output of the fields.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since November is the winter month in Meghalaya, coincidentally also the harvest season, the Wangala festival has gained prominence over the year during the same time frame. Different villages express their gratitude on different dates, but it often falls in November.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main deity of Wangala is the sun-god and the main soundtrack is provided by the Nagra drum. Towards the end of the festival (which continues for days), the largest batch of dancers converge on the main celebration area with multiple drums and perform the ceremonial and traditional dances.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wangala Festival 2022 Date The festival of 100 drums is all set to take place for three days this year starting November 10. The three-day post-harvest festival is organised by the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival Committee.

Detailed explanation-5: -Meghalaya is a state in Northeast India. State’s capital is Shillong. During the British rule of India, the British imperial authorities nicknamed it the “Scotland of the East". Bank holidays in this north eastern state include Behdeinkhlam Festival, U Tirot Sing Day, and Wangala Festival.