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Detailed explanation-1: -In which states the 46th edition of Wangla Mahotsav has been held? Explanation: The 46th edition of Wangala Festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival and one of Meghalaya’s most famous post-harvest carnivals, concluded at Wangala Dam Chibragre near Tura in West Garo Hills district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Venue : Garo Hill in Megalaya, India. 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meghalaya state people are celebrating the 44th edition of ‘Wangala’, the festival of 100 Drums Festival. Wangala Festival is a post-harvest festival of the Garos tribe and is observed to honour ‘Saljong’, the Sun God of Garos, which also marks the end of the harvest season.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.