In which season is Sarhul celebrated in Jharkhand?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Spring.
Sarhul the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The verbal meaning of Sarhul is worship of the Sal tree is celebrated during spring season and the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches.
- It is a worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes. People sing and dance a lot when the new flowers appear.
- Celebrated every year on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, the third moon day falling in the month of Chaitra. According to the western calendar, it comes in March or April. In 2023, it is falling on 24 March 2023.
- Mostly Munda, Oraon, Ho and Santhals celebrate this festival.