PLAY ON THE LIFE OF BHAGWAN BIRSA MUNDA
07 Jan, 2026
The Directorate of Art & Culture, govt. of Goa was showcased the play “ULGULAN” on the life of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The said event was organised as a part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in association with Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa & Tribal Research Institute, Goa. The play was showcased at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda Goa on 15th April 2025 at 3.30 p.m. onwards.
This event was supported by Ministry of Tribal Affairs Government of India, New Delhi under the scheme ‘Support to Tribal Research Institute’ initiative and an amount of Rs. 1.50 Lakhs was sanctioned to organise the showcase of play.
The play was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Art and Culture Shree. Govind Gaude, in presence of Director, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dy. Director, Directorate Tribal Welfare and other respected dignitaries. The play was inaugurated by lighting of the traditional lamp & by offering floral tribute to the photograph of Tribal leader respected late Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The play on the life of Bhagwan Birsa Munda “ULGULAN” presented by “GURURANG” Priol, Ponda – Goa.
The play attracted a dynamic audience comprising approximately 500 attendees. A letter was dispatched to 11 schools of Ponda taluka inviting them to participate in this showcase. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many schools sending groups of students accompanied by their teachers, particularly students from tribal backgrounds who are familiar with Birsa Munda’s work and its relevance to their lives.
This event marked a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating tribal heritage in Goa, by showcasing a play on Birsa Munda’s life, it reinforced the values he stood for- empowerment, resilience, and community spirit. Such initiatives are vital for fostering awareness among younger generations about their roots and inspiring them to carry forward his legacy. The play was very much appreciated by teachers & students who were present during the play and also requested that same can be shown to other school students to get them motivated by the work of Birsa Munda.
In summary, the play commemorating Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary successfully engaged students and teachers alike, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation within the community.
The programme was compared by Shri. Yogish Joshi. The whole programme was successfully organised under the supervision of Shri. Umesh Shriodkar, ACO and Shri. Chetan Khedekar JCA officials from Directorate of Art & Culture.
