Jharkhand Cultural & Festival Calendar
Living calendar of Jharkhand tribal festivals: Sarhul spring flowers, Karma nature worship, Sohrai cattle harvest murals, Tusu river carnival and Baha.
Sarhul — Sacred Sal Flower Festival (undefined)
A spring festival observed by several Adivasi communities of Jharkhand. Sarhul honours nature and the flowering Sal tree through worship at the Sarna sacred grove, followed by community music and dance. Customs and dates vary between communities and villages. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Karam / Karma — Nature and Harvest Festival (undefined)
A nature and harvest festival observed by several communities of Jharkhand. A branch of the Karam tree is ceremonially brought to the village akhra, where participants sing, dance and hear the Karam story. Local customs vary. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Sohrai — Harvest, Cattle and Wall-Painting Festival (undefined)
A harvest and cattle festival observed by several communities around the Diwali season. Homes and cattle spaces are cleaned and decorated, and in parts of Hazaribag the observance is closely associated with distinctive Sohrai wall painting using earth pigments. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Royal Seraikela Chhau Mask Dance Mahotsav (undefined)
A cultural celebration centred on the Seraikela style of Chhau, one of the three traditions included in UNESCO’s Chhau dance inscription. Performances combine stylised movement, martial vocabulary, music and masks. Programme details should be checked with the relevant cultural authority. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Grand Shravani Pilgrimage & Lac Craft Mela (undefined)
One of the world’s longest cultural and spiritual congregations. Over millions of saffron-clad Kanwariyas journey barefoot carrying holy Ganga water to Baba Baidyanath Dham. Surrounding bazaars feature historic lac bangle (Lahati) craftsmanship, sacred bell-metal vessels, and traditional Deoghar peda confectionery. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Tusu Parab — Winter Harvest Festival (undefined)
A winter harvest festival observed around Makar Sankranti, especially in Jharkhand’s eastern districts. Tusu songs and decorated structures form part of local celebrations, which commonly conclude near rivers or other water bodies. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Baha Parab — Santhal Flower Festival (undefined)
The Santhal flower festival welcomes the new flowering season. Worship takes place at the village Jaher Than sacred grove, after which Sal flowers are shared and the community gathers for music and dance. Dates vary by locality. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Mage / Maghi Porob — Ho and Munda Community Festival (undefined)
Mage or Maghi Porob is an important community observance associated with the Ho and Munda cultural worlds. Village rites honour ancestors and deities, while collective dancing and the rhythms of dama and dumeng percussion bring the community together. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Historic Hijla Mela & Santhal Pargana Cultural Assembly (undefined)
Inaugurated in 1890 on the banks of the Mayurakshi River in Dumka, Hijla Mela is one of Eastern India’s oldest indigenous cultural assemblies. Features an extensive regional craft bazaar of Sabai grass baskets, Dumka granite carving, traditional archery tournaments, and nocturnal Santhali drama performances. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
National Tribal Handicrafts & Handloom Conclave 2026 (undefined)
State flagship annual trade expo gathering over 500 verified master artisans across all 24 districts of Jharkhand. Features live craft demonstrations (Dokra casting, Tussar silk pit-looms, Sohrai murals), B2B buyer-seller conclaves, and Craft Passport certification stalls. Celebrated across undefined with traditional rituals and community gatherings.