Majhi Ramdas Tudu (also known as Majhi Ramdas Tudu Reska) (1854—1951) was a Santhali writer and educator. He is the most notable writer in the early period of Santhali literature. He wrote a book on the traditional Santhal rituals, named Kherowal Bongso Dharam Punthi, in 1894. Every religion has its own book about their religion, culture, spiritual thoughts, and their ideas about life. He is the first person who captures the daily life of tribal Santhal peoples in his book.

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honored him with the D.Litt title for his contribution to Santali literature and culture. In 1951, Suniti Kumar Chatterjee translated his book into

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script.

Life

Majhi Ramdas Tudu Reska was born in 1854 in Karuwakta village of

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. He is the son of Sitaram Tudu (father) and Manjadari Tudu (mother).

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1854 births 1951 deaths Adivasi writers 20th-century Indian linguists 20th-century Indian poets Santali people Santali writers People from East Singhbhum district {{India-writer-stub