INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Traditional Santhal leaders such as the Manjhi and Naeke play an important role in the Santhal society's decentralized yet very participative form of government. In the end, the study highlights how crucial it is to use indigenous knowledge systems, preserve traditional practices, and implement inclusive development strategies that take into account the unique sociocultural circumstances of indigenous communities like the Santhals. Though a person's religious views and practices may lend their deeds a more profound meaning, they are otherwise identical to those of nonreligious people. Besides uniting the community, these festivals also play an important role in passing down ancient wisdom and showcasing the diverse cultural heritage that exists there. The Santhal people have rethought their long-standing customs in order to participate in contemporary forms of government, learning, and commerce.