Sarhul is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian state of Jharkhand, marking the commencement of the new year. The festival lasts for three days, from the third day of the Chaitra month in Shukla Paksha to Chaitra Purnima. During the festival, the village priest, known as the Pahan offers a sacrifice of flowers, fruits, vermilion, a rooster, and tapan (liquor) in the Sarna to the Sun, the village deity, and the ancestors for the prosperity of the village. After the rituals, locals dance while holding Sal flowers. thumb|270x270px|People worshiping under the sacred Sarna tree on the occasion
Sarhul is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian state of Jharkhand, marking the commencement of the new year. The festival lasts for three days, from the third day of the Chaitra month in Shukla Paksha to Chaitra Purnima. During the festival, the village priest, known as the Pahan offers a sacrifice of flowers, fruits, vermilion, a rooster, and tapan (liquor) in the Sarna to the Sun, the village deity, and the ancestors for the prosperity of the village. After the rituals, locals dance while holding Sal flowers. thumb|270x270px|People worshiping under the sacred Sarna tree on the occasion of Sarhul in the outskirts of Ranchi, Jharkhand.
According to tradition, Sarhul also symbolizes the marriage between the Earth and the Sun. It is an important festival observed by the Kurukh and Sadan communities. Among the Kurukh, it is known as Khaddi (meaning "flower" in the Kurukh language). The festival is called Hadi Bonga among the Bhumijs, while among the Ho and Munda people, it is known as Baa Parab. The Santals call it Baha Parab. In December 2025, Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Upper House) advocated to nominate Sarhul to UNESCO's intangible cultural herigate list.
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