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Detailed explanation-1: -709. 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: -Wangala Festival is the famous harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Meghalaya by the Garo tribe. The festival is also known as the 100 drums festival, which was first organised on 6 and 7 December at Asanang.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wangala is also called the festival of “The Hundred Drums", a harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe, who live in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Assam in India and Greater Mymensingh in Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.