WorldPhoto: Prabhat KhabarMurma Jatra 2026: Historic Tribal Festival in Jharkhand
Murma Jatra, held annually in Mandar near Ranchi, Jharkhand, is a historic tribal fair over 400 years old. It celebrates the cultural unity of the Uraon and Munda communities through traditional dance and music competitions. The festival originated to resolve land disputes between these tribes with a unique seven-day contest of dance and drum performances, drawing large crowds from distant villages.
Prabhat Khabar··Ranchi

