Karbi community celebrates Rongker with enthusiasm in Diphu

A Correspondent

Diphu: The Karbi community across Karbi Anglong observed Rongker on Saturday. Usually the ritual is observed in the beginning of the year for peace, prosperity and a good harvest in the village by propitiating the deities.

The kurusar (priest) performs prayers and offers animal sacrifice to appease the Karbi deities and seek their blessings for the welfare of the village and its protection from evil entities and natural calamities. The community believes that non-observance of the ritual will invite misfortune upon the village and its inhabitants.

It is a yearly religious festival of the Karbis which is performed by every village. Every Karbi village has an allotted place for performing Rongker. Every year, villagers across the entire district form a committee to overlook the preparation for Rongker puja.

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