In the Chotanagpur Plateau Region, among the local tribal people the Karam Festival is celebrated with great pomp and show. Continue reading →
Month / September 2011
Oraons: The KARAM / KARMA Festival (Part-II)
Karam Festival for Young Oraon Girls and Boys
When a boy’s (young man) marriage is fixed, then on the occasion of the festival the boy is expected to visit the home of hisprospective in-laws; Continue reading →
Oraons: The KARAM / KARMA Festival (Part-III)
Fasting during Karam-Festival
The entire family, in fact entire community observe fast; boys, girls, married-couples, including the parents; as this is a very important festival for all of them. Continue reading →
Oraons: The KARAM / KARMA Festival (Part-IV)
Planting of Karam – Dalli (Branch)
The boy, who is responsible to place the Karam-Dalli;he brings a Lota (pot) filled with water, Sabbal (an iron rod used fordigging), Diya-Batti (an earthen pot and a light), Ghee and Milk. Continue reading →