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Sarhul Festival

Sarhul Festival The tribal communities in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region celebrate the New Year and the arrival of spring with the Sarhul festival. The festival reflects deep-rooted traditions of nature worship, sacred groves and community-based tribal cultural practices across eastern and central India. Aspect Details Tribal Significance Sarhul is a significant celebration for tribal communities in Jharkhand and surrounding areas, marking the onset of spring and the beginning of the New Year. Nature Worship The festival is centred on the worship of the Sal tree, which symbolises the vital connection between the Sun and the Earth. Sacred Spaces…

16 April, 2026 Dances in India

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