Ranchi Revels in Tusu Festival, 251 Feet High Chaudal Steals the Show
The Tusu festival brought a wave of joy and celebration to Morhabadi ground on Saturday, with vibrant cultural displays, a 251 feet high Chaudal, and a spirited Pitha competition. The event, organized by Kurmali Language Council, saw participation from various villages and academic institutions, highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
RANCHI – Morhabadi ground in Ranchi was a spectacle of festivity as the Tusu festival unfolded with grandeur on Saturday.
Villagers from Silli, Tamad, Chandil, Halmad, and other areas joined in the celebrations, bringing the festival’s spirit from rural heartlands to the capital.
Students from Ranchi Women’s College and Dr. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee University also participated, adding a youthful energy to the event.
For two hours, the ground resonated with traditional songs like ‘Toke Tusu Jale Dibo Nay…’, ‘Tusur Naam Genda Phul’, and ‘Aghan Sankrate Maa Go Tusu Thaapi..’, as attendees danced and celebrated.
The festival, organized by the Kurmali Language Council, witnessed a gathering of diverse communities united by their cultural roots.
MP Sanjay Seth, the chief guest, commended the enthusiasm evident in the Tusu festival and lauded the efforts of the Kurmali Language Council in bringing this village festival to prominence in the capital.
Council President Dr. Rajaram Mahato emphasized the need to preserve language and culture, stating that our identity is anchored in these elements.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Wing Commander Dnyaneshwar Singh, Dr. Dhaneshwar Mahato, and many others.
A major highlight was the 251 feet high Chaudal, which became the festival’s centerpiece, attracting many for selfies and pictures.
Additionally, the Tusu Mahotsav included a Pitha competition, where 31 women showcased their culinary skills by making traditional Pithas.
All participants were rewarded, and the team with the biggest Tusu was also honored, adding a competitive yet friendly dimension to the festival.
