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Santhali songs form an important part of the folk cultural heritage of the Santhal community and represent their collective experiences, emotions, beliefs, customs, and relationship with nature. Santhals are one of the major tribal communities of India, mainly inhabiting Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and neighbouring regions. Their songs have traditionally been transmitted orally from one generation to another. Unlike written literary traditions, Santhali folk songs are closely connected with everyday life and are generally performed collectively during festivals, agricultural activities, marriages, social gatherings, religious ceremonies and other community occasions. In the context of Folk Representations, these songs provide an important medium through which the Santhal worldview, social values and cultural identity are expressed. Santhali songs are deeply associated with the natural environment. Nature is not treated merely as a physical background but as an integral part of Santhal life. References to forests, mountains, rivers, trees, birds, animals, flowers, seasons, rain and agricultural fields frequently occur in the songs. The changing seasons influence the rhythm and themes of Santhali musical traditions. Songs associated with spring, for example, often express joy, love, youthfulness and celebration, while agricultural songs reflect the dependence of the community on rain, soil and harvest. Such representations demonstrate the close relationship between the Santhal people and their ecological surroundings. A major characteristic of Santhali songs is their collective nature. They are generally not meant only for individual listening. Singing is often accompanied by dancing, particularly during festivals and community celebrations. Men and women may participate in groups, forming _______ ___ ____ ________ ____ _____ ________ ___ ________ ________ __________ ___.
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