Current Affairs - Festivity - Discussion

Jharkhand celebrated the Karam Festival on September 22, 2026, highlighting tribal culture, nature worship and the bond between siblings. The festival is an important harvest celebration among tribal communities such as the Munda, Oraon, Ho and Santhal. During the observance, a sacred Karam tree branch is installed at the communal akhara for overnight worship, while sisters traditionally observe a Nirjala fast for the prosperity and long life of their brothers. State-level celebrations were held in Ranchi and other locations, featuring cultural programmes, traditional musical instruments and a tribal fashion show. Jharkhand was established as a separate state from Bihar on November 15, 2000.