Lugu Buru festival 2025 concludes in Bokaro: CM Hemant Soren emphasizes preservation of tribal tradition

Soren said, “The more we understand our traditions and culture, the better society we can build.” He thanked all the devotees who came from Jharkhand, other states, and even abroad to participate in the event and offer prayers to Lugu Baba following age-old rituals.

“Every year, lakhs of devotees come to this sacred place of the Santal community to seek blessings for peace and prosperity. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all devotees who came to attend this year’s festival. May the festival continue to grow in grandeur and significance,” he said.

Preserving the Legacy of Our Ancestors

Highlighting the historical importance of Lugu Buru, Soren said, “Our ancestors established a system here that we have followed faithfully for generations. We can never forget their contribution in building a better and more organized Santal society.” He reiterated that the state government is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the tribal community’s culture, customs, and traditions.

Calling Lugu Buru Ghantabari a sacred center of immense faith, the Chief Minister said the government is improving the infrastructure of the pilgrimage site to ensure maximum comfort and facilities for devotees, including those coming from foreign countries. “This spiritual site is steadily earning recognition on the global map,” he added.

Statue of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren to Be Installed at Lugu Buru

Chief Minister Soren announced that a statue of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren will be installed at Lugu Buru. He handed over a terracotta-style sculpture of the late leader to the “Lugu Buru Ghanta Bari Dhorom Gad Organizing Committee. Soren paid tribute to Dishom Guru, recalling his deep devotion to Lugu Baba. “Although he is no longer with us, we must continue to follow the path he showed and uphold his vision for future generations,” Soren said.

ALSO READ: Jharkhand agri minster Shilpi Neha Tirkey assures swift relied for rain damages to crops

Earlier, the Chief Minister and his wife Kalpana Soren, MLA, offered traditional prayers to Lugu Baba at the Lugu Buru Ghantabari Dhoroam Gahd Punay Thaan, praying for peace, prosperity, and well-being of Jharkhand. He also garlanded the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and paid floral tributes.

Soren stressed the need for environmental conservation, saying, “The tribal community has always safeguarded nature, but in the race for development, our water, forests, and land are depleting rapidly. This poses a serious threat to our environment.” He warned that unless strong efforts are made for conservation, society will have to face dire consequences.

He invoked the struggles of Birsa Munda, Sidho, and Kanhu, who fought for jal, jungle, and zameen (water, forest, and land), and urged people to adopt social norms for environmental protection and strictly follow them.

India’s Strength Lies in Unity Amid Diversity’

Soren said India’s greatness lies in its religious and cultural diversity. “People from different religions and faiths live together, respecting and honoring each other’s traditions. This unity makes us special,” he said. “Religion does not grow through one individual—it is strengthened collectively, and it gives us social strength.”

The three-day state festival concluded with cultural performances, traditional rituals, and massive participation from devotees. Among those present at the ceremony were Minister Chandra Linda, Minister Yogendra Prasad Mahato, MLA Kalpana Soren, MLA Umakant Rajak, Zila Parishad Chairperson Sunita Devi, IG (Coal Region) Sunil Bhaskar, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests R.T. Pandian, TTPS General Manager Anil Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha, SP Harvinder Singh, Festival Committee Chairperson Babuli Soren, Secretary Lobin Murmu, and other dignitaries. Thousands of devotees from across the region and country were also present.