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Introduction Tusu Festival, also known as Tusu Parab , is a vibrant folk festival celebrated mainly in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Bihar . Observed during the harvest season in the month of Poush (December–January) , the festival reflects the joy of agricultural abundance and the emotional world of rural women. Tusu is not just a festival—it is a living tradition of songs, devotion, love, and collective expression . Who is Tusu? Tusu is symbolized as a young maiden or folk goddess , representing purity, fertility, prosperity, and youthful dreams. Clay or bamboo idols of Tusu are decorated with flowers, colored paper, and ornaments, and finally immersed in rivers or ponds on Makar Sankranti . Cultural Significance The soul of the Tusu Festival lies in its songs , sung mostly by young girls and women . These songs are composed in local dialects such as Nagpuri, Kurmali, Bengali, and Sadri . Through these songs, women express: Love and longing Social customs and restricti...

Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival 2026: A Celebration of Harvest, Hope, and Heritage   Introduction Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most ancient and widely celebrated festivals, marking the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Makara (Capricorn). Observed in mid-January every year, it symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of longer, warmer days. In eastern India—particularly Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Bihar —this auspicious occasion blends beautifully with the Tusu Festival (Tusu Parab) , a vibrant folk celebration rooted in agrarian life. In 2026 , Makar Sankranti and Tusu Festival once again come together as a powerful expression of gratitude, cultural identity, and rural unity. The 5W and 1H of Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival (2026) 1. WHAT – What is Makar Sankranti and Tusu Festival? Makar Sankranti is a solar festival celebrating the northward journey ( Uttarayan ) of the Sun, associated with prosperity, renewal, and harvest. Tusu Festival...