Which of the following festivals is associated with Jharkhand?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Tusu.

Explanation:

• Tusu Festival is a significant harvest festival celebrated in Jharkhand and parts of West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar.
• It is observed during the Makar Sankranti period in January, marking the end of the harvest season and the arrival of new crops.
• The festival is dedicated to Tusu Devi, a local deity worshipped by tribal communities like the Santhals, Oraons, and Mundas.
• Women sing traditional Tusu songs, which convey stories, emotions, and social messages.
• People create colorful and decorative structures called Choudals, which are carried to rivers or ponds during the festival.

Information about the other options:

Losar:

o    Associated with the Tibetan New Year and celebrated in regions like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

o    It is not related to Jharkhand.

Chavang Kut:

o    Celebrated by the Kuki-Chin-Mizo tribes in Manipur to mark the harvest season.

Saga Dawa:

o    A Buddhist festival celebrated in Sikkim, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.

 Information Booster:

• Other Festivals in Jharkhand:
• Karma Festival: Celebrated by tribal communities to honor the Karam tree and the deity of fate.
• Sarhul Festival: Marks the arrival of the spring season and is associated with nature worship.