Q. In which season is Sarhul festival celebrated in Jharkhand?
Answer: Spring
Notes: Sarhul festival is celebrated by tribes like Oraon, Munda, and Ho in Jharkhand during spring. It falls in March-April, corresponding to Chaitra Shukla Paksha to Chaitra Purnima. The festival marks the flowering of the sal tree and the tribal new year. Rituals include offerings by the village priest Pahan at Sarna and community celebrations like dancing and fasting. Sarhul's dates often occur around early April, confirming its springtime observance.