Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Jharkhand during the spring season in the worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes and the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sarhul.
The festival celebrated in Jharkhand during the spring season in the worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes and when the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches is Sarhul.It is one of the most important festivals for various tribal communities in Jharkhand, including the Munda, Oraon, and Santhal tribes. Sarhul literally means "worship of the Sal tree" and marks the beginning of the new year and the spring season, symbolizing renewal and fertility. Rituals are performed in sacred groves (Sarna Sthals) where the village priest (Pahan) offers prayers and newly bloomed Sal flowers to the deities.