Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], On the last day of the week-long 'Mand' festival in Jharkhand, a large number of devotees took to the streets to participate in the festival. On the last day, a special person called 'Manda'. The 'Bhokta' stood 25 feet high and showered flower petals on the crowd below. Male devotees who fast during the festival are called 'Bhoktas'. The Manda festival in Jharkhand, especially celebrated in Ranchi, is an important event deeply rooted in agricultural traditions and Hindu culture. I usually falls during the spring season and marks the end of th agricultural cycle, celebrates the harvest and expresses gratitude to the gods. A distinctive aspect of the Manda festival is the role of the 'Bhokta', usually a male devotee who observes a strict fast throughout the festival. , Bhokhas hold a respected position within the community and play a central role in festival celebrations. On the last day of the festival, celebrants often perform rituals that symbolize the offering of the harvest to the gods, such as showering flower petals on the gathering. The festival also includes cultural programmes, folk dances and traditional Musi performances, which add to the festivities. Festive atmosphere. Families come together to eat food and exchange greetings, strengthening social bonds and fostering a sense of community.