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Kati Bihu festival is celebrated across which state?
A
Odisha
B
Sikkim
C
Assam
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bihu Festival. Bihu is the essence of Assam and is celebrated across the state with a tremendous zeal and enthusiasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kati Bihu generally falls in October every day. Kati Bihu is also known as Kongali Bihu which marks the crucial phase in farmers’ lives in Assam. It marks the fresh start of the harvest season and the relocation of the rice saplings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kati bihu is also called Kangali, “Kongal” means “Poor” because there is not much to eat at this time of the year.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is usually celebrated midway in October and the celebration is quiet when compared with the other two Bihu festivals. It is observed on the first calendar day of ‘Kati’ month in Assamese calendar. The name “kogali” means poor indicating barns are empty and there is limited availability of food.

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