Ranchi, Sep 3 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended their greetings on Wednesday to the people celebrating 'Karam', a major tribal festival in the state. The festival involves the worship of Karam trees, with prayers to Mother Nature for a bountiful harvest in the kharif season. The festival also sees sisters praying for their brothers' well-being. Governor Gangwar remarked that this folk festival embodies sibling love, nature conservation, and environmental balance. He expressed his wish for the festival to bring health, happiness, and prosperity to all, sharing his thoughts on X. Chief Minister Soren described Karam as a symbol of the rich culture, civilization, and lifestyle of the tribals. He highlighted the festival's representation of the unbreakable bond between siblings, social harmony, and a deep reverence for nature, calling it a unique legacy from their ancestors. On this occasion, Soren noted, tribals offer prayers for happiness, prosperity, good harvests, and a healthy society. He emphasized the intrinsic connection of the tribal life to water, forests, soil, and wildlife. The festival underscores the message of sustainable development, advocating a harmonious existence with nature. Soren urged everyone to unite in preserving customs and traditions, empowering society, and protecting the environment on this auspicious day.
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