Cultural Festival

Bandna

Bandna is a cattle-worshipping festival celebrated by Adivasi communities including the Santali.

Festival Overview

Bandna

Community Sourced

Bandna festival involves the decoration and worship of cattle. Cattle are bathed, painted with turmeric and vermilion, and worshipped for their role in agriculture. The festival is closely related to Sohrae and celebrates the relationship between the Santali community and their livestock.

Documentation & Reference Sources

Documented based on regional community tradition and cultural calendar records.

Status information reflects WeSantal's internal verification workflow and does not claim statutory or governmental recognition.

Key Calendar Details

Category

Cultural Festival

Santali Month

Kati

Approximate Gregorian Date

October–November 2026

Primary Region

jharkhand

Verification Status

Community Sourced

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