There is a village namely Barai in Bokaro, where a hindu family observes Muharram and also takes out Tazia. This tradition is going on in the village for last 150 years, while there is no any single Muslim family living there. The Tajia here is so famous that people come from far and wide to see the procession of Tajia in Muharram at the Barai village under the Nawadih block.
The people of Barai village of Nawadih block in the district are presenting an example of communal harmony by celebrating Muharram for about 150 years.
Family sources said that Imambara and Karbla have also been built for keeping Tazia. A 150 years old tent is also present there Which was prepared by Sahdeo Saw along with other colleagues,and family members in a few months. It is used during Muharram. Tazia is taken all over the village area.
The Taziya is buried in the grounds of Karbala located at Barai village. At the same time, all the people of the village who have gone out for employment during Muharram also come home.
In the form of prasad, malida is made and distributed. Throughout Muharram, Dhola Tasha is played. In which villagers of Barai actively participate.
The elders of the village, Taklal Saw, said that this tradition is very old and started by his forefather,whose name was late Jamindar Pandit, which is being followed even today. Those people tell that it is a matter of 150 years ago that a family lived in Barai village.
According to the information received, the late Zamindar Pandit of Barai village was hanged due to border dispute, when the jailer asked his last wish, he told him that he wants to see the Tajiya festival, then I should be hanged. After this,during his hanging, the rope was opened three times and according to the rules,the hanging was cancelled,
Due to execution,the Muharam festival started in that village, which continues till date.