What is the name of the festival celebrated simultaneously by unmarried tribal girls during the karam celebration in Jharkhand and eastern India?
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Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Jawa.
The festival celebrated by unmarried tribal girls during the Karam celebration is Jawa. Girls plant seeds (grains) in small baskets filled with sand, nurturing them for seven to nine days. The germinated seedlings, known as 'Jawa,' symbolize fertility and prosperity. On the final day, they offer these to the Karam deity for the well-being of their future families.
Other options:
- Sohrai: A harvest festival celebrated by the Santal and Munda tribes to honor cattle and thank them for their role in agriculture.
- Karma: A major festival dedicated to the God of Power and Youth, where devotees pray for nature’s bounty and the well-being of siblings.It is celebrated by diverse groups of tribes, including Munda, Ho, Oraon, Bagal, Baiga, Binjhwari etc.
- Madai: A famous tribal festival of Chhattisgarh (mainly Gond tribe) where devotees gather to worship local deities and exchange cultural goods.