The family returned to Sarna religion. photo awakening
Samvad Sutra, Jagannathpur. A family, which had converted to Christianity two years ago in Darusai Tola of Hessapi village under Mongra Panchayat of Jagannathpur block of West Singhbhum district, returned to its original Sarna religion.
Late Friday evening, the six-member family was formally returned to Sarna religion by performing puja (jaate) by Diuri along with tribal traditions and rituals.
Those who returned to Sarna religion include Vishwanath Sinku, his wife Nitima Sinku, daughter Dashmati Sinku, son Jashman Sinku, daughter Swara Sinku and son Stephen Sinku. Village social worker Ajay Sinku gave this information on Saturday.
It was told that about two years ago the said family had converted to Christianity with faith in it. After this, distance started appearing in his relations with the village and society. Feeling disconnected from social support, community participation and traditional lifestyle, the family decided to return to their original Sarna religion.
After returning to Sarna religion, the villagers welcomed the family and took a pledge to maintain social unity as per the customs and traditions of the society. People of the society called it an important step towards cultural values and social harmony.
Many dignitaries of the society were present on this occasion. Mainly included were Manoj Sinku, Turam Sinku, Mohan Sinku, Muchiya Sinku, Shankar Kunkal, Manju Sinku, Budhani Sinku, Reshma Sinku, Ajay Sinku, Nirmal Sinku, Sadanand Sinku, Jadeya Sinku, Sukhmohan Angaria, Ram Gagrai and Bikram Gagrai (Bodra).