Sarhul is a festival celebrated during spring by the

Dimasas

Santhals

Khasis

Jarawas

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The correct option is B. Sarhul is a popular spring festival celebrated by several tribal communities in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, including the Santhal, Munda, and Oraon tribes. It marks the new year and is associated with the worship of the Sal tree (Shorea robusta), which flowers during this season.

The question identifies a specific tribal festival and asks which community celebrates it. Sarhul is a key festival of tribes like Santhal, Munda, and Oraon, primarily observed in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.

Sarhul literally means “worship of the Sal tree”. The festival involves rituals seeking prosperity and protection from nature spirits. While celebrated by multiple tribes, Santhals are one of the major communities observing this festival, often under the name ‘Baha Porob’ (flower festival) or similar local variations, which coincides with Sarhul.

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