Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is also being celebrated, marking the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
- Government declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021.
About Birsa Munda:
- Early Life:
- Born in Ulihatu Khunti district, Jharkhand in 1875 with birth name Daud Munda.
- Belonged to the Munda tribe of the Chhotanagpur plateau area, present day Jharkhand.
- His Teachings and Beliefs:
- Monotheism: Founded a new sect known as the Birsait, Birsa preached belief in one God.
- Revival of Tribal Faith: He rejected the influence of Christian missionaries and sought to reform traditional Munda religious practices.
- Moral Discipline: He emphasized Cleanliness, Hard work, Avoiding alcohol & Purity in personal and social life.
- Contribution to Colonial Resistance:
- Provided leadership to Munda rebellion also known as the "Ulgulan (Great Tumult) movement”.
- He is remembered as Bhagwan (God) and was given the title of Dharti Aaba (Father of Earth).
- Death & Legacy
- Died in Ranchi Jail due to an illness on June 9, 1900.
- His movement contributed to repealing of begar system and led to Tenancy Act (1903) which recognised the khuntkhatti system.
- Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (1908) later banned passage of tribal land to non-tribal folks.
About Munda Rebellion
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