Karma (Karam)
Celebrated August–September, on Bhadrapad Shukla Ekadashi
Majority Tribe
Gond, Halba, and Oraon communities (with Muria participation)
Where is it celebrated ?
Village squares across Bijapur, especially in Halba-dominant areas
Unique Characteristics
A Karam branch is ceremonially planted in the village centre; young men and women in traditional attire perform the Karma dance around it through the night to mandar drum beats; serves as a community courtship and youth festival