Q. In which state is the Sarhul festival celebrated?
Answer: Jharkhand
Notes: One of the most popular tribal festivals celebrated across the Jharkhand region, Sarhul festival marks the beginning of New Year. It is celebrated by the Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes, of the Jharkhand region. Celebrated every year in the first month of the Hindu calendar, on the third day of the moon or the fortnight of ‘Chaitra’, Sarhul marks the advent of the spring season or “Phaagun” and is celebrated till the month of June or “Jeth”. Sarhul means worship of trees. Being close to nature, these tribes start the Sarhul festival with the worship of trees and other elements of nature.