Consider the following statements : 1. Erok Sim is a festival mainly celebrated by the Santhal community. 2. Sangken is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Statement 1 is correct as Erok Sim is a significant agricultural festival celebrated by the Santhal community, primarily marking the sowing of seeds [3]. It is part of a broader cycle of Santhal rituals that include other festivals like Sohrai and Baha [4]. Statement 2 is also correct; Sangken is a major socio-religious festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh [1]. It is observed by the Theravada Buddhist sect, particularly the Tai Khamti and Singpho tribes [1]. Known as the 'Water Festival,' it marks the Buddhist New Year and involves the ceremonial bathing of Buddha statues with scented water [2]. The festival symbolizes purification and the washing away of the previous year's sins and bad luck, reflecting the deep-rooted Buddhist traditions in the northeastern region of India.

Sources

1. [3] https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/sangken-1
2. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangken
3. [1] https://repository.tribal.gov.in/bitstream/123456789/74429/1/SCST_2013_research_0350.pdf
4. [2] http://indianculture.gov.in/node/2884741