Maghe and Baa 1. Maghe -This is the most important festival of Ho (a Santhal community of Singbhum) community. This is celebrated during the month of February or March. Every village has a separate date fixed for its celebration, which is done to enable the inhabitants of other villages to participate in it. Diang (Rice-Beer) flows in abundance and the young boys and girls dance with instrument and song. This festival is observed to bring prosperity to the community and for this Puja is offered to all their Gods. 2. Baa - Baa is a flower. This festival is celebrated to mark the splendor of the nature during the month of April when all the trees in the forests are covered with flowers. |