Which of following tribes celebrates the Rongker festival?

The correct answer is Karbi.

Key Points

• The Karbi Rongker festival is a major annual festival celebrated by the Karbi tribe of Assam to seek blessings for a prosperous harvest and the well-being of the community.
• It is usually observed in January-February, marking the beginning of the new year for the Karbi people.
• The festival involves various rituals, including sacrifices of animals like chickens and pigs, as offerings to the deities to ensure good health, protection from natural calamities, and peace.
• Several deities, including Hemphu, Mukar, and Bark Arnam, are worshiped during the festival, each representing different aspects of life such as agriculture, health, and nature.
• It is a community-centric festival with cultural performances, dances, and songs, where the entire tribe comes together to celebrate, reinforcing social bonds and traditions.

Additional Information

• Hornbill Festival (Nagaland)
  • Often referred to as the "Festival of Festivals," the Hornbill Festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Naga tribes.
  • It includes traditional music, dance, art, and food, celebrated annually in December.
  • The festival aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Naga culture.
• Bihu Festival (Assam)
  • Celebrated primarily by the Assamese people, Bihu marks the agricultural cycle and has three main forms Bohag Bihu (spring festival), Kati Bihu (autumn festival), and Magh Bihu (winter festival).
  • It involves traditional dances, songs, and feasting.
• Pongal (Tamil Nadu)
  • Celebrated by the Tamil community, Pongal is a harvest festival that lasts for four days.
  • It includes cooking the traditional dish "Pongal" and various rituals to honor the Sun God, cattle, and the Earth.
• Makar Sankranti (Various States)
  • While celebrated across India, many tribal communities have their unique ways of observing Makar Sankranti.
  • It signifies the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and includes kite flying, bonfires, and community feasting.
• Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra)
  • This festival marks the Maharashtrian New Year and the arrival of spring.
  • It involves erecting the "Gudi" (a symbolic flag), traditional sweets, and various cultural activities like folk dances.