Saralnama20 farmers participated in a bull dancing competition in Sanjad village, Dumardiha panchayat, Rajnagar block during the Sohrai and Bandna festivals. Villagers performed traditional rituals for livestock protection and family prosperity. Women in Santali attire offered items to the bulls. Thousands gathered to watch the event. Mangal Hembram won first prize, followed by Sopana Hansda and Prakash Tudu. In the DJ Langde Enej Heprao (Santhali dance) contest, winners received prizes like dressing tables and steel utensils. Shiv Charan Murmu, a villager, explained that the festival honors cattle after the harvest season. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 05:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 20 farmers participated in a bull dancing competition in Sanjad village, Dumardiha panchayat, Rajnagar block during the Sohrai and Bandna festivals
- Villagers performed traditional rituals for livestock protection and family prosperity
- Women in Santali attire offered items to the bulls