Prabhat pheri, cultural performances marks birth anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu

Jamshedpur, May 10 : Reaffirming its commitment towards conservation of Tribal Culture and identity, Tata Steel celebrated the 112th Birth anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, the founder of Ol-Chiki script for Santhali language, across the Kolhan region.

Tata Steel�s Tribal Cultural Society (TCS) in association with �Guru Gomke� Pandit Raghunath Murmu Academy organised prabhat pheris (morning processions) at various places like Patamda, Rajnagar, Potka, Boram, Tiring etc.

Students and teachers of TCS-run Ol Chiki language centres participated in the processions. Students completing a seven-month Ol-Chiki course were also awarded certificates on the occasion.

At the community level, TCS in association with Parsi Sinj Chando Pandit Raghunath Murmu Arts and Cultural Society Gamdesai organised a string of cultural performances in Rajnagar block. Ms Urmila Ekka, Head, Tribal Cultural Society, was present on the occasion.

Santahli folk and dance performances were the major highlights of the cultural programmes. Santali artists mesmerised the audience with `Rinjha�, `Surpha� and `Dasai� dance performances.