SaralnamaThe Bandana festival, also known as Goru Khuntan, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Chandil subdivision of Saraikela, Jharkhand. Farmers decorated their bulls and buffaloes with colorful paints and tied them to wooden posts. The animals were then made to dance according to traditional customs. The entire Chandil area echoed with Ohira songs during the festivities. To participate in the Bandana festival, farmers decorate their cattle with bright colors and natural dyes. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 05:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Bandana festival, also known as Goru Khuntan, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Chandil subdivision of Saraikela, Jharkhand
- Farmers decorated their bulls and buffaloes with colorful paints and tied them to wooden posts
- The animals were then made to dance according to traditional customs