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Jangal, parv aur parampara — the stories behind Jharkhand's calendar.
1 Oct 2026
Sarhul: when the sal flowers, Jharkhand begins its year
What happens on Sarhul, why the sal tree is at its centre, how the pahan reads the coming monsoon, and the dates for 2026 and 2027.
20 Sep 2026
Karma Puja: the night of the karam tree
The story of Karma and Dharma, what jawa is, how the akhra comes alive, and Karma dates for 2026 and 2027.
10 Sep 2026
Sohrai and Khovar: the painted walls of Hazaribagh
How women of Hazaribagh paint their mud houses for harvest and marriage, what the designs mean, and when to see them.