Consider the following statements about the Sauhul festival.1. It mar...
Sarhul: Sarhul marks the beginning of the New Year for the tribals of Jharkhand. It is mainly celebrated by the Munda, Oraon and Ho tribes. Sarhul literally means 'Worship of Sal. It is celebrated in the spring season i.e. in the month of Phagun according to the Hindu calendar. Tribals hold nature in great reverence and Mother Earth is worshipped during the festival. Sarhul is celebrated for several days during which the main traditional dance Sarhul is performed.
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Consider the following statements about the Sauhul festival.1. It mar...
The correct answer is option 'D', which means that only statement 2 is correct. Let's analyze each statement in detail to understand why.
1. It marks the beginning of the New Year for the tribals of Chhattisgarh: This statement is incorrect. The Sauhul festival does not mark the beginning of the New Year for the tribals of Chhattisgarh. The New Year for the tribals in Chhattisgarh is usually celebrated during the festival of Hareli, which falls in the month of July or August. Sauhul festival, on the other hand, is not associated with the New Year but has its own significance.
2. It is celebrated in the spring season to worship Mother Earth: This statement is correct. The Sauhul festival is indeed celebrated in the spring season to worship Mother Earth. The festival is primarily observed by the Gonds, one of the largest tribal communities in central India, including Chhattisgarh. It is a way for the tribals to express their gratitude towards nature and seek blessings for a bountiful harvest. During the festival, various rituals and ceremonies are performed to honor Mother Earth and seek her blessings for agricultural prosperity.
3. It literally means bond of protection: This statement is incorrect. Although the word "Sauhul" may have different interpretations, it does not literally mean "bond of protection." The term "Sauhul" is of Gondi origin and may have cultural or traditional significance for the Gond tribe, but it does not translate directly to "bond of protection."
In conclusion, based on the analysis of each statement, we can determine that only statement 2 is correct. The Sauhul festival is celebrated in the spring season to worship Mother Earth, but it does not mark the beginning of the New Year, nor does it literally mean "bond of protection."