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Festivals |
Description |
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Shiber Gajan |
Held from middle
of March to May end, in rural areas. Also popularly called Bhagta Parab,
Chait Parab, Chhow Parab, Charak Puja, Gajan. |
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Disum sendra |
Hunting festival
of Santhals in Ajodhya Hill areas on Baishakhi Purnima. Also known as Shikar
Parab. |
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Dharma Thakurer
Puja -O-Mela |
From 15 April to
15 May. Images in various shape and form are visible in various parts of the
district. |
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Rohini Utsav |
On 13 Jaistha
(28/29 May). Cultivators sow seeds and celebrates. |
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a) Erohk Sim b)
Batauli |
In Asarh (15 June
to 15 July)- seed sowing festival of Santhals,Similar festival of Mundas |
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Manasa Pooja |
On last day of
Shraban(15/16 August) |
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Karam Parab |
After completion
of paddy cultivation |
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Chata Parab |
Kings and rich
landlords used to patronize the festival. Popular at Ind ( Barabazar PS),
Chkaltor and Bangabari(PS Purulia Mfs.),celebrated throughout the night with
dance and songs |
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Bhadu |
Celebration of
Aus paddy harvesting in the month of Bhadra. H.H. Risly in his Tribes and
Castes of Bengal referred to Bhadu as goddess, popular among Bagdis and
Bouris in Bamkura, Purulia(Manbhum)districts. |
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Jita Asthami |
Held 12 days
after Ind Parab, meant for would-be-mothers. |
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Bandhna Parab |
Held after
Kalipuja. Popular among Kurmi, Bhumij, Korha, Lodha communities. To Santhals
and Mundas this is known as Sohray. |
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Jathel Utsab |
Popular among
Santhals held during Agrahayan (15 Nov. To 15 Dec.) |
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Raas Mela |
Raas Utsav is
observed to celebrate the meeting of Lord Krishna with Shri Radhika and her
other companions during Agrahayan Purnima. This Utsav is celebrated in
Purulia town with pomp and grandeur . |
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Tushu |
Rural women
perform Tushu Puja lately with images. Tushu songs relate to joy, sorrow,
imagination, experience of villagers. |
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Bhansingh
Pooja-O-Parab |
There is no image
of Bhansingh who is regarded as God to protect cattle, held during month of
Magh(15 January to 15 February). |
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Akhan Jatra |
First day of Magh
is regarded as Akhan Jatra, believed as auspicious day. |
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Chandi Pooja |
Khelai Chandi
Pooja held during month of Magh. Popular fair is associated with Pooja. |
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Magh Sim |
Popular festivals
for Santhals, held during month of Magh. |
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BAHA |
Spring festival
for Santhals which is known as Sarjan Baha or Sarhool to Mundas. Nightlong
song and dance is associated with the celebration. |
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Bhejabindha |
In Bhejabindha
archery and Murgi Larhai (cock fight ) is a part of festival. The defeated
cock become the property of the owner of the wining cock. Popular among
santhals |
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