Tusu Utsav: Jangalmahal's Heartbeat, Not Just a Festival; Unveiling Unknown Stories
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News18•13-01-2026, 13:17
Tusu Utsav: Jangalmahal's Heartbeat, Not Just a Festival; Unveiling Unknown Stories
- •Tusu Utsav, the main folk festival of Jangalmahal, is celebrated before Makar Sankranti, creating a festive atmosphere.
- •Tusu is revered as an unmarried girl, adorned and offered traditional items like pithe-puli, milk, and sweets.
- •Tusu songs, sung by girls, reflect daily life, joys, sorrows, and social thoughts, preserving rural Bengal's folk culture.
- •The festival begins in Agrahayan, concluding on Poush Sankranti with Tusu's immersion in river water after worship.
- •Tusu idols, ranging from 20 to 4000 rupees, are a major source of income for rural artisans, boosting local markets.
Why It Matters: Tusu Utsav is Jangalmahal's vibrant folk festival, deeply rooted in culture, tradition, and rural economy.
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