Bamboo is the ‘protector’ of Ranchi! The tree grown from sister’s martyrdom guards the entire village – News18 Hindi

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Mysterious bamboo of Ranchi! Sister buried 100 years ago becomes protector of village

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Ranchi Ajab Gajab News: A unique confluence of faith and mystery can be seen in the village ‘Bindu Basair’, just 30 kilometers away from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Here a bamboo tree is not only worshipped, but is also believed to be the protective shield of the entire village. According to local resident Seema Oraon, this tradition is linked to a touching incident 100 years old. There is a folk tale that seven brothers had murdered their only sister by deceit. The place where he was buried. A bamboo tree sprouted from there. The villagers have an unwavering belief that the girl still resides in that tree as a goddess. The miscreants tried to cut this tree several times, but it is said that the warning sounds coming from the tree forced them to run away. Today there is no theft in this village and girls feel safe. Due to the fulfillment of the vows of having a child and marriage, a big fair is organized here every year in March. Today this tree has become an example of faith and nature conservation for the modern society.