The Seraikela-Kharsawan Living Heritage Festival celebrates the cultural traditions of rural and indigenous communities in Jharkhand through dance, music, puppetry and traditional crafts. Held at Ketunga from 30 October to 1 November 2026, the festival creates a space for cultural exchange and engagement with the region’s living heritage.
The programme showcases four Chhau traditions: Seraikela, Kharsawan, Manbhum and Mayurbhanj, each distinguished by its movement, aesthetics, music and storytelling. The festival also features Baul music, rooted in spiritual philosophy and oral traditions, and Chadar Badar, a wooden puppetry tradition practised by the Santhal community that draws on everyday life and cultural memory.
Workshops on Kashi grass and bamboo craft offer opportunities to explore traditional materials, techniques and knowledge passed down through generations. Organised under Contact Base’s Roots to Prosperity initiative, the festival aims to increase recognition for cultural practitioners, promote tourism centred on intangible cultural heritage and support the transmission of these traditions to future generations.
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How to Reach Seraikela
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By Air: The nearest airports are Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi (135 km) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata (247 km).
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By Rail: Sini Junction is the nearest railway station, about 13 km from Seraikela. Tatanagar Junction in Jamshedpur is approximately 37 km from Sini.
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By Road: Seraikela is connected to Jamshedpur (42 km), Chaibasa (23 km), Ranchi (134 km) and Kolkata (309 km via NH16).
Source: Government of Jharkhand
1. Pack light layers as November in Jharkand brings early winter conditions with pleasantly mild days and cooler evenings that add a gentle nip to the air.
2. Comfortable footwear is essential for navigating streets, markets, and venues on foot.
3. Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated through long days of exploring.
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