Which of the following harvest festivals is primarily celebrated by the people of western Odisha?

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  1. Onam
  2. Gudi Padwa
  3. Wangala
  4. Nuakhai

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Option 4 : Nuakhai
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Nuakhai is the harvest festival primarily celebrated by the people of western Odisha. It is a major festival for the farmers who offer the first crop of the season to their presiding deity. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and includes rituals like offering of new rice to the gods, feasting, and cultural programs. It is a symbol of gratitude towards nature and a celebration of the hard work put in by the farmers.

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