Bhagta Parab', a tribal festival that is celebrated between the period of spring and summer originated in the state of

Options

A. Jharkhand
B. Mizoram
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer

A

Explanation

Bhagta Parab., a tribal festival that is celebrated between the period of spring and Summer. Among the tribal people of Jharkhand, Bhagta Parab is best known as the worship of Budha Baba. People fast during the day and carry the bathing Pahan the priest, to the tribal mandir called Sarana Mandir. The Pahan sometimes called Laya, gets out of the pond, the devotees make a chain, locking their thighs with each other and come forward to offer their bare chest to Laya for a walk over. After worship in the evening, devotees take part in Chhau dance. The next day is full of primitive sports of bravery. This festival is more popular in the Tamar region of Jharkhand.