Which of the festival of Santhals is called as Sohrai?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sohrai is harvest festival celebrated after harvest. The festival is celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu month of Kartik (October - November). The feast is celebrated in the honour of cattle especially bullocks, buffalos, goats and sheep. On the day earthen lamps lits on homes, cattle sheds, kitchen and garden. On the festival day, those animals are bathed, their horn and foreheads are anointed with vermillion diluted in oils. They are offered special food of rice and vegetables. Sacrifice is offered to deity Gaurea (Spirit of cowshed).