An Inspiring Touch on Sarhul Songs in Regional Languages : A Way of Culture and Tradition to Celebrate Sarhul
Sarhul, a vibrant festival celebrated by various tribal communities in Jharkhand and neighboring regions, is deeply intertwined with traditional music and dance. Each community expresses its reverence for nature and the arrival of spring through unique songs in their native languages. Here are some popular Sarhul songs from different linguistic traditions: Santhali Songs: The Santhal community refers to the Sarhul festival as Baha Parab. Their songs often depict themes of nature's beauty, daily life, and social relationships. One such song is: *Latar Tola Rema Gayko Tolekan, Chetan Gola Rema Kadako Tolekan, Gayko Tolekan Do Todesutaam Te, Kadako Tolekan Do Bandi Bod Te.* This song reflects the Santhals' close relationship with nature and their gratitude for its abundance. citeturn0search3 Mundari Songs: In the Mundari language, Sarhul is known as Baa Parob. Traditional Mundari songs performed during this festival praise the Sal tree and celebrate the...