Jharigaon, Nov 3 (UDN): : A grand Nuakhai get-together of the Maa Thakurani Kharitelengeni Mata Choknaria and Bagha Banshiya community was organised with great enthusiasm at Nangaguda village under Phuphugaon Gram Panchayat in Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district.
More than a hundred members of the Bagha Banshiya community from different parts of Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Bastar districts gathered at the event to celebrate the traditional Nuakhai festival and strengthen family bonds, unity and brotherhood among members of their community.
Sadananda Bhatra, Block President of the Bhitra community in Jharigaon block, attended the programme as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Ramachandra Bhatra of Sarasobhata village, former Phuphugaon Sarpanch Maheswar Bhatra, senior intellectual Jogendra Majhi of Palia Gram Panchayat, Kamal Majhi of Ramsa village, Chandra Naik, chief guest of Choknaria Mandar, Dumar Pujari, Tularam Majhi, Sansai Majhi, Mangalu Bhatra, Tanka Bhatra, Bishisekasan, Dishari Jagabandhu Majhi, Thabira Bhatra and Dambaru Bhatra, among others.
The programme began with traditional worship and prayers to the community’s presiding deities and ancestral gods. Senior members and prominent personalities who have made significant contributions towards the development and welfare of the Bagha Banshiya community were felicitated with flower bouquets and traditional uttariyas before being invited to the dais.
During the meeting, speakers highlighted the importance of education, healthcare, social progress, development and unity within the community. They urged all members to maintain mutual cooperation, strengthen relationships and remain connected with one another. They also emphasised the need to stand together during difficult times, share each other’s happiness and sorrow, and extend support to every family member.
The gathering provided an opportunity for members living in different districts and regions to reconnect, exchange greetings and strengthen their traditional social and cultural relationships.
To make the occasion more entertaining, Koraputia folk singer Ram Bhatra was specially invited to perform for the audience. His presence added to the festive atmosphere of the celebration.
The programme concluded with a community feast, where all participants shared food and exchanged Nuakhai greetings. After spending time together and celebrating the spirit of the festival, the participants bid farewell to one another and returned to their respective homes.
The grand gathering reflected the community’s commitment to preserving its cultural traditions, promoting social unity and strengthening bonds among members of the Bagha Banshiya families across different regions.
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