Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival 2026: The Heartbeat of Eastern India
🌾 Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival 2026: The Heartbeat of Eastern India 🌾 When the Sun Turns North and Villages Come Alive Every January, as the winter mist begins to lift from the red soil of Jharkhand and the forested landscapes of Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram , the rhythm of village life changes. The Sun’s movement into Makara Rashi marks Makar Sankranti , but in this region, the festival carries a deeper, more intimate identity— Tusu Parab . In 2026 , this celebration once again binds together land, labor, and living traditions that have survived generations. 🌼 What Makes Tusu Parab Special in This Region? Unlike grand temple festivals, Tusu Parab is rooted in homes, fields, and village lanes . It is not governed by scriptures but by songs, seasons, and shared memory. Tusu is not worshipped inside temples. She lives in: Handcrafted clay idols Folk songs sung by young girls The collective hope of farming families Tusu represents harvest abundance, feminine energy, and comm...