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Arrange the following traditional state harvest and cultural festivals of India in the correct chronological order of their annual celebration, starting from the beginning of the solar calendar year (January):

  1. 1Makar Sankranti / Pongal (Winter harvest festival)
  2. 2Bohag Bihu / Vaisakhi (Spring harvest festival)
  3. 3Onam / Nuakhai (Post-monsoon harvest festival)
  4. 4Wangala / Ka Pomblang Nongkrem (Autumn post-harvest festival)

Answer

The correct chronological sequence starting from January is: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (mid-January), followed by Bohag Bihu / Vaisakhi (mid-April), then Onam / Nuakhai (August–September), and finally Wangala / Ka Pomblang Nongkrem (November).
Makar Sankranti and Pongal occur in mid-January, Bohag Bihu and Vaisakhi in mid-April, Onam and Nuakhai in August–September, and Wangala in November. Arranging these events according to the calendar year beginning in January places Makar Sankranti first, followed by Bohag Bihu, Onam, and Wangala.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the annual celebration timing for each traditional festival
Makar Sankranti/Pongal takes place in January; Bohag Bihu/Vaisakhi takes place in April; Onam/Nuakhai takes place in August–September; Wangala takes place in November.
Determining the calendar month of each festival is necessary for establishing the correct sequence.
2
Sequence the festivals chronologically starting from January
January → April → August/September → November.
Ordering the months sequentially from the start of the calendar year yields the proper chronological arrangement.

Key Concept

Seasonal and agricultural cycle of regional state festivals and cultural heritage
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State Society, Culture, and Heritage

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