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News India Live, Digital Desk: Jharkhand’s biggest folk festival ‘Sarhul’ is nearby and adjacent to the capital Ranchi. Namkum Its preparations are at their peak in the area. In every village, Pahan (priest) and villagers are united in making this great festival memorable. Sarhul is not just a festival but a celebration of the unbreakable bond between the tribals and nature, which is celebrated to celebrate the arrival of spring and the blooming of new flowers on the Sal (Sakhua) trees.
Community unity and cleaning of the arena
A round of special meetings regarding Sarhul is going on in different areas of Namkum:
Cleanliness Drive: The work of cleaning and painting the traditional ‘Akhada’ (dance and meeting place) and Sarna places of the village has started.
Cultural Practice: As the evening approaches, the sound of cymbals and drums is heard in the Akhara, where young and old are practicing their traditional songs and dances.
Collective Decision: During the festival, coordination is being made between the villagers and local committees regarding the route of the procession and security arrangements.
Religious and natural importance of Sarhul
Worship of ‘Sal’ tree has special significance in Sarhul Mahaparva. The tribals believe that their deity resides in the Sal tree.
Wear Prediction: On the day of Sarhul, looking at the water of Pahan pitcher predicts the coming monsoon and farming conditions.
Arrival of New Year: According to tribal tradition, the use of new crops and gifts of nature is started only after Sarhul.
Message of environmental protection: This festival gives the message of conservation of ‘water, forest and land’ to the whole world.
Preparation for grand procession in Namkum
The procession coming out of Namkum and surrounding rural areas is going to be even more grand this time. Local committees have decided that this time special attention will be given to traditional costumes and musical instruments, so that the coming generations remain connected to their roots.
Residents of Namkum say that Sarhul works to unite the society, where everyone irrespective of caste and religion joins in the worship of nature.