Jharkhand’s Tribal Spirit Shines at Luguburu Festival 2025 in Bokaro
Bokaro: The state-level Luguburu Ghantabari Dhoromgarh Festival 2025 began on Monday morning at Lalpania in Gomia block, amid chants of “Jai Lugubaba” and the rhythmic beats of traditional mandar drums, filling the air with devotion and tribal pride.
The three-day festival, set in the scenic hills of Luguburu — revered as a sacred site of faith and heritage — was inaugurated with traditional rituals by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha, Superintendent of Police Harwinder Singh, Naike Baba, and Organizing Committee Chairman Babli Soren, along with community leaders.
An unprecedented turnout of over 10,000 devotees marked the opening day, as pilgrims, dressed in colourful traditional attire, trekked up the Luguburu hill at sunrise to seek blessings of Lugubaba, whom they hail as “the protector of land and faith.”
Beyond its religious significance, the Luguburu festival stands as a celebration of Jharkhand’s tribal identity and cultural unity. Santali and other tribal communities showcased their vibrant heritage through folk songs, dance, and rituals, turning the hills into a grand stage of indigenous pride.
To ensure a smooth experience for devotees, the district administration and organizing committee arranged a tent city for accommodation, free bus services from Bokaro Steel City and Gomia station, Khichdi prasad, drinking water, lighting, health camps, and information and sanitation services throughout the venue.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Ajay Nath Jha described the Luguburu festival as “the fragrance of our soil and the soul of our culture,” adding that it reflects Jharkhand’s spirit of unity, peace, and prosperity and brings the state’s rich tribal traditions to the global stage.
