Kohima: Adivasi Catholic communities near Kohima gathered Sunday, September 27, 2026, to celebrate the Karam harvest festival. The day centered on a Eucharistic Celebration at St. Maria Goretti Church in Sechii Zubza. Rev. Fr. Manohar Dungdung, the parish priest, led the service. He guided the faithful through Scripture readings, the Penitential Act, the offertory procession, and Communion.
Devotion filled the room. The event drew a large crowd eager to express gratitude for the season's bounty. Notable guests included Rev. Fr. C. Joseph from St. Joseph’s College, alongside sisters from LFS and Jotsoma. These guests praised the community for maintaining a tradition that holds deep meaning for indigenous groups throughout India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Karam serves as a pillar for the Munda, Oraon, Santhal, Ho, and Kudmi people. It influences social ties, local ecology, and daily life in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Assam. Observers noted the significance of the event. "They appreciated the community for preserving a festival that carries profound cultural, ecological and social significance," according to the report. The gathering ended with a communal meal to reinforce unity among the participants.
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