Festivals

Tusu (winter harvest season): A signature Jungle Mahal celebration with songs, processions, and community rituals that peak around the turn of the year in many villages across this belt. For a distinctly Santhal anchor, watch for Baha, the spring “flower festival,” marked with worship at the Jaher Than and celebratory dance.

Durga Puja (September/October): Celebrated with great enthusiasm, though more subdued than Kolkata's massive festivities.