The correct answer is: A. Arok
Arok is a festival celebrated by the Bodo people of Assam, India. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Sawan (July-August). The festival marks the beginning of the harvesting season and is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
The festival is celebrated over a period of three days. On the first day, people clean their houses and decorate them with flowers and leaves. They also prepare special food items for the festival. On the second day, people offer prayers to the gods and goddesses. They also perform rituals to ensure a good harvest in the coming year. On the third day, people celebrate with feasting and dancing.
Arok is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the bounty of the harvest. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the year ahead.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- B. Sohrai is a festival celebrated by the Santal people of Jharkhand, India. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of November. The festival marks the end of the agricultural year and is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
- C. Hariyard is a festival celebrated by the Munda people of Jharkhand, India. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of December. The festival marks the end of the agricultural year and is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
- D. Nuakhai is a festival celebrated by the Odia people of Odisha, India. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of September. The festival marks the beginning of the new agricultural year and is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a bountiful harvest.