The Department of Posts releases a special postage stamp on the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
About Birsa Muda (1875 - 1900)
- He was born in 1875, in a remote village named Ulihatu of the Kunti district of Jharkhand.
- He is also known as ‘Dharti Aaba’ (Father of the Earth).
Contributions
- Revived Traditional Tribal Culture.
- He founded a new sect known as the Birsait and was called Bhagwan by his followers.
- He stressed the importance of prayer, staying away from alcohol, and having faith in God.
- He led 'Ulgulan (The Great Tumult/Great Rebellion) in a sharp response to the land encroachment and forced labour policy of the British Raj.
Values
- Passion, Sacrifice, Courage, Justice, Leadership, etc.