Institute of Tribal Studies, RGU in collaboration with Department of History & IDE, Rajiv Gandhi University organized a talk in celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, 146th birthday anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The theme of the talk was “Making of a Cult: Journey of Tribal Hero from Birsa Munda to Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Dharti Aaba. This program was the first of a succession of initiatives scheduled by Rajiv Gandhi University to join the Nation in celebrating this hero. Prof. Ashan Riddi, Director Institute of Distance Education welcomed all the dignitaries and the audience present in the online talk organised on this occasion. Dr. N. T. Rikam said that we could not give BhagwanBirsa Munda his due diligence for the contribution he had for the national independence. He welcomed this move of the Government of India which has recognised the contribution of this unsung hero by celebrating 15th November 2021 as the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.