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Rajkiya Murma Jatra fair starts today in Ranchi

The Rajee Padha Rajkiya Murma Jatra fair commenced today in Mandar, Ranchi, Jharkhand. This two-day event, which celebrates the region's tribal culture and historical heritage, will be officially inaugurated this evening with a ceremony involving the lighting of 40 traditional lamps. The fair commemorates a centuries-old agreement between the Munda and Oraon tribes, symbolizing social harmony and unity. Local traditions will be observed, including religious rituals led by Sarna religious leader Bandhan Tigga, attracting thousands of devotees from across the state.

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