The “Tokimra” festival, associated with thousands of years of tradition and culture of the original inhabitants and tribals of India, has been nurtured in grand ceremonies. Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district is a tribally occupied area. Thousands of people from Bendajhola including Gopalpur, Birikot, Bagdiani, Adayor, Thuamul, Sindhipadar attended this year’s Tokimra festival in Bendajhola village under Gopalpur panchayat of the block. In this tribal tradition, it is believed that by sacrificing the mother earth, When people are satisfied, they get rid of various diseases and get peace and prosperity. Along with this, dharani mother also helps in the production of crops. He is thinking about his bright future. Keeping this in mind, the Tokimara festival is believed to be fostered. It seems that 53 pieces of Tangi Godra came for Tupuka in today’s festival. Dishari Patshai Majhi, Jani Baman Majhi, Rapiya Lemu Majhi, Lahra Chundur Singh Paravoi, Committee President Meli Singh Majhi, Sunadhar Majhi, Aviram Majhi, Agni Kumar Naik, Balaram Majhi, Ajay Naik, Bantu Majhi, Surendra Naik, Subas Chandra Young Club all for making this festival a success. Worker and Mr. Devendra Nayak. Gold Dhar Majhi. Sanatan Majhi. Jagdish Majhi. Silver Majhi. Bali Majhi. And the villagers cooperated.
Manas Kumar Naik’s report from Bhavanipatna, Kalahandi district, Fast News Odisha