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Ulpahari
village


Ulpahari is a tribal village in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

About

Santhals are living here for 200 years. There are approx 76 families living here.[1] This village is located inside the forest, and Santhals have realised that they can make a living by selling plates (thalis/"tharis") made of sal leaves.[2] There is a primary school named "Ulpahari primaryc school" at ulpahari. It is under "Birbhum District Primary school council".[3][4]

Culture

Santhals are mainly an austric tribe. They use santhali dialact in their village,but when they come to a "diku" (not santhal) village they use Bengali language. They call themselves (i.e. santhal) -"Hor". Ulpahari is a village poor inhabitants. They have an ancient culture. They celebrate many festivals like Baha parab, KARAM, Badna or Souharai etc. Usually they drink homemade wine -Hariya, which made by mahuaflower/rice/yeast/gur etc. at their festivals or daily life.[5]

Social and religious life

Residents of Ulpahari are all santhals. They have no temple but have an altar at the village. They even worship saraswati, kali etc. Hindu gods. They follow the Sarna religion along with Hinduism. They believe at Marangburu, Jaheraera, and Manjhi. Santhals pay respect to the ghosts and spirits like Kal Sing, Lakchera, Beudarang etc. and have village priests known as the naikey and shaman Ujha. Animal sacrifices to the Gods is the common practice common practice among the Santhals to appease the Gods and Goddess.[6]

References

  1. ^ data from "ulpahari primary school" child register, Mithai Soren(a wise person of ulpahari )and old persons of ulpahari
  2. ^ Birbhumer Bon Udbhidjo O Banyapran, Paschim Banga, Birbhum Special Issue,
  3. ^ http://www.icbse.com/schools/ulpahari-pry-school/19080802703
  4. ^ http://www.birbhum.gov.in/DPSC/index.html
  5. ^ birbhumer adibasi
  6. ^ self visit and book "saotal o adhunik bharat"


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