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{{Short description|Santhal pilgrimage and festival celebrated in India}}
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{{Infobox recurring event
| name = Luguburu Ghantabari Fair
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| status = Active
| genre = Religious, cultural
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| begins = Kartik Purnima (November)<ref name="tgp">{{cite news
| title = CM Hemant Soren visits Luguburu Ghantabari to offer prayers
| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/cm-hemant-soren-visits-luguburu-ghantabari-to-offer-prayers/cid/1799068
| work =[[The Telegraph (India)]]
| date= 30 November 2020
| place = [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]]
| access-date = 15 October 2024 }}</ref>
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| frequency = Annual
| venue = Luguburu Ghantabari Dharamgarh, [[Lalpania]]
| location = [[Gomia block|Gomia]], [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]], [[Jharkhand]], India
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| country = {{flag|India}}
| years_active = Since 2000
| first = 2000
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| participants = [[Santhals]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://truthofbengal.com/travel/luguburu-ghantabari-weekend-tour-from-kolkata-52145/30295/
| title = উইকেন্ডে দুটো দিন কাটিয়ে আসতে পারে 'লুগুবুরু ঘণ্টাবাড়িতে'
| trans-title = Spend two days in weekend at 'Luguburu Ghantabari'.
| date = 14 September 2023
| access-date = 15 October 2024
| website = truthofbengal.com
| language = bn }}</ref>
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| activity = Rituals, Prayers, Fair
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| organised = Luguburu Ghantabari Dharamgarh Committee
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The '''Luguburu Ghantabari Fair''' is an annual religious event for the [[Santal people|Santhal]] tribal community, held in [[Lalpania]], in [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]], [[Jharkhand]]. It takes place every year during [[Kartik Purnima]] and is centered around the Luguburu Ghantabari Dharamgarh, a revered religious site dedicated to Lugu Baba.<ref name="tgp"/> The event attracts large numbers of Santhal devotees from across India and abroad, particularly from [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Orissa]], [[Nepal]] and [[Bangladesh]] also.<ref>{{cite journal
|last= Bandyopadhyay
|first= Sumahan
|date= 3 January 2019
|title=Luguburu: Ritual, Pilgrimage and Quest for Identity Among the Santals
|url= https://doi.org/10.1177/0972558X19835384
|journal= The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-annual International Journal of the Science of Man
|volume= 19
|issue= 1
|pages= 41–54
|doi= 10.1177/0972558X19835384
|access-date=15 October 2024}}</ref>

== Historical significance ==
Luguburu Ghantabari is steeped in Santhali tradition and faith and is believed to date back centuries. The site holds historical importance for the Santhal community, symbolizing their culture, spirituality, and connection with nature.<ref>{{cite news
| date = 8 November 2022
| title = एक पुड़िया सिंदूर और अगरबत्ती से पूरी हो जाती है मन्नत... ऐसा धर्म महासम्मेलन जिसमें जुट रहे 28 देशों के श्रद्धालु
| trans-title = One pudiya of vermilion and incense sticks fulfills the vow... such a religious convention in which devotees from 28 countries are gathering.
| url = https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/jharkhand/bokaro/luguburu-ghantabari-dhoromgarh-the-famous-pilgrimage-site-of-santhali-tribals-reached-devotees-from-all-over-the-world/articleshow/95369494.cms
| work = [[Navbharat Times]]
| location = [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]]
| access-date = 15 September 2024
}}</ref> The gathering serves not only as a religious ritual but also as a platform for preserving and promoting Santhal cultural heritage. The fair was re-established in 2000 and has grown in prominence ever since.<ref>{{cite news
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| date = 20 November 2021
| title = Govt committed to protect & preserve culture, traditions: CM
| url = https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/govt-committed-to-protect---preserve-culture--traditions--cm.html
| work = [[The Pioneer (India)]]
| location = [[Ranchi]]
| access-date = 15 October 2024
}}</ref>

== Religious activities ==
The religious aspect of the fair involves rituals and prayers dedicated to Lugu Baba, a deity worshiped by the Santhals.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Jha
| first = Mithilesh
| date = 5 November 2022
| title = संतालियों की संस्कृति व परंपरा का उद्गम स्थल है लुगु बुरु, लुगु बाबा की अध्यक्षता में बने थे रीति-रिवाज
| trans-title = Lugu Buru is the origin place of the culture and traditions of the Santals. Under the leadership of Lugu Baba, customs and rituals were established.
| url = https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/bokaro/lugu-buru-is-origin-of-santali-culture-tradition-customs-formed-under-chairmanship-of-lugu-baba-mtj
| work = [[Prabhat Khabar]]
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| access-date = 15 September 2024
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/luguburu-mahotsav
| title = LUGUBURU MAHOTSAV
| date =
| website = utsav.gov.in
| publisher = [[Government of India]]
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}}</ref> The worship takes place in a natural cave situated at the top of Lugu Hill, surrounded by scenic landscapes and dense forests. Devotees often embark on a long trek to reach the cave for the ''darshan'' (viewing) of Lugu Baba. The rituals include traditional offerings and prayers for the well-being of the community.<ref>{{cite book
| last1 = Chen
| first1 = Bixia
| last2 = Coggins
| first2 = Chris
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| year = 2022
| title = Sacred Forests of Asia: Spiritual Ecology and the Politics of Nature Conservation
| series = The Earthscan Forest Library
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=nHYIEQAAQBAJ
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| publisher = Taylor & Francis
| pages = 28–30
| isbn = 9781000577808
| lccn = 2021054056
}}</ref>

== Cultural and Social Significance ==
In addition to its religious significance, the fair serves as an important cultural event, showcasing Santhali music, dance, and traditions.<ref>{{cite news
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| date = 23 November 2023
| title = 'Lugu Buru's history must be preserved'
| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/preserving-history-lugu-buru-chief-minister-hemant-soren/articleshow/105546818.cms
| work = [[The Times of India]]
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}}</ref> It also provides a platform for tribal communities to discuss social issues and strategies for promoting Santhal culture and heritage.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://theindiantribal.com/2022/02/16/variety-jharkhand-india-lugu-buru-ghantabari-greatest-pilgrimage-of-santhal-tribals/
| title = Santhali Homage
| last = Mishra
| first = Sudhir
| date = 16 February 2022
| website = theindiantribal.com
| publisher =
| access-date = 15 September 2024
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}}</ref> In recent years, political leaders, including the [[Chief Minister of Jharkhand]], have actively participated in the event, reinforcing its importance.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Choubey
| first = Praduman
| date = 19 November 2021
| title = Chief Minister assures overall development of Sarna religious place, distributes jobs
| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/cm-assures-comprehensive-development-of-sarna-religious-place/cid/1839699
| work = [[The Telegraph (India)]]
| location = [[Dhanbad]]
| access-date = 15 October 2024
}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Fairs in India]]
[[Category:Culture of Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Santhal]]
[[Category:Religious festivals in India]]
[[Category:Tribal festivals in India]]

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