Luguburu Ghantabari Dhorom Gadh
DirectionTourist Place: Luguburu Ghantabari Dhorom Gadh
Village/Block:- Kodwatand, Gomia
Category: A (Grade Tourist Place)
Distance from District Headquarter:- 80 km (Distance by Road)
Coordinates: 23.750486° N, 85.755958° E
Lugu Buru: Confluence of Nature, Culture and Spirituality
A picturesque place on the tourism map of Jharkhand
Lugu Buru Ghantabari Dhorom Gadh has been established as an important centre of faith of Santhal tribals for centuries and is associated with the glorious past and cultural religious faith of Santhal tribals. Santhals living in the country and abroad worship Lugu Baba as their deity and religious guru. The historic Lugu Buru Ghantabari Dhorom Gadh Dorbar rocky is situated at the foot of the mountain. Centuries ago, on this rock, the ancestors of the Santhals, under the chairmanship of Lugu Baba, discussed for 12 years continuously and composed the social customs and rituals (from birth to death) of the Santhal society and made a constitution, which even today, on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, a two-day religious conference is organized, which has the distinction of being the state festival of Jharkhand state. In this, discussions are held for the development of social upliftment, language, literature, culture, religion and education. To participate in this Mahasammelan, lakhs of Santhal devotees come from all over the country and abroad and take darshan of Lugu Baba and make a wish. The historical cave (Ghiri Dolan) is situated on the high peak of the mountain. Lugu Baba is seated inside this cave. To reach here, one has to cover a 7-km difficult path from Dorbar Chattani. Devotees keep coming here throughout the year, including every Amavasya and Purnima. The International Sarna Mahadharma Conference of Santhals was formally started here in 2001.
The word Luguburu is derived from the language of the Santhal tribe and its meaning holds deep significance in their culture and tradition.
Lugu means “revered deity” :
Lugu Baba is known as a holy and revered deity in the religious and cultural traditions of the Santhal tribe. He is considered the guardian of nature and especially the mountains.
Buru also means “hill” or “mountainous place”.
Thus, Luguburu literally means “revered deity mountain”. This name refers to the mountain, which is highly revered religiously and culturally for the Santhal community. This place is known as the center of the presence of their revered deity and worship of nature.
Luguburu Ghantabari Dhorom Garh is a famous religious and cultural place located in Bokaro district of Jharkhand state. This place holds special religious significance for the people of the Santhal tribe. Various types of flora and fauna are also seen here.
Religious Importance:
Luguburu Ghantabari is one of the main worship places of “Sarna Dharma” of Santhal tribe. It is considered to be the biggest spiritual and cultural place of Santhal society. This place is a symbol of preservation and observance of tribal customs and traditions.
Geographical Location:
This place is surrounded by lush green hills and dense forests. Its natural beauty defines it as a major tourist destination. Its serene atmosphere and spiritual aura attracts people. Its average height is 200 to 540 meters (660 to 1,770 feet) above sea level.
Historical Importance:
Luguburu is also mentioned in tribal history in their traditional struggles and freedom struggle. It is considered to be the center of “tribal identity and culture”.
In short:
Luguburu Ghantabari is not only a religious place but a living example of tribal culture, nature and traditions. It represents the spiritual and cultural identity of the tribal community.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Luguburu is November and December, when Kartik Purnima fair and the cool atmosphere of the hills can be experienced together.
The route to Luguburu is hilly and winding, so the vehicle should be comfortable and safe.
If you travel during the “Luguburu Festival” (October-November), public transport and special convenient arrangements can be found.
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi), which is located at a distance of about 120-130 km from Luguburu. From the airport you can take taxi or bus to Bokaro and then to Luguburu.
By Train
• Bokaro Steel City Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Luguburu. It is connected to many major cities of India. • The distance from Bokaro station to Luguburu is about 69 km. • The distance from Gomoh station of Dhanbad district to Luguburu is about 62 km. • From the station, you can hire a taxi or a private vehicle.
By Road
• Nearest Bus Stand: Gomia Bus Stand, Lalpani Road After reaching Bokaro, you can take a taxi or a local vehicle to Luguburu from Chandrapura or Tulin Road. Regular bus services are available from other cities of Jharkhand (Ranchi, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh) to Bokaro.