The correct answer is: C. Cattles are washed and worshipped
Sohrai is a major harvest festival of the Santhals, a tribal community of eastern India. It is celebrated in the month of November, after the harvest of rice and other crops. The festival is a thanksgiving to the gods for a good harvest and a prayer for a prosperous year ahead.
On the day of Sohrai, the Santhals clean their houses and cattle sheds. They decorate their houses with flowers and leaves. They also bathe their cattle and worship them. The cattle are decorated with flowers and garlands. They are also fed special food.
The Santhals believe that the cattle are sacred and that they bring good luck. They also believe that the cattle are a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Sohrai is a time of feasting and celebration. The Santhals cook special food and invite their friends and relatives to the feast. They also sing and dance.
Sohrai is a major festival of the Santhals. It is a time of thanksgiving, celebration, and prayer.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A is incorrect because Sohrai is not a festival in winter. It is celebrated in the month of November, after the harvest of rice and other crops.
- Option B is incorrect because Sohrai does not involve sacrificing animals. The cattle are decorated with flowers and garlands and are fed special food.
- Option D is incorrect because Sohrai is a major festival of the Santhals. It is a time of thanksgiving, celebration, and prayer.