Lifestyle
The Clan God – Anga Devs
In India, local religious life has often provided relief from the monotony and dominance of the great traditions. The cult of the Anga Devs, found mostly in Chhatisgarh's Southern districts, is One s
India’s Richest Biospheres – Bastar
A part from having the distinction of being the largest tribal district of India, Bastar is also one of India's Richest Biospheres - Bastar The tribal people here are fiercely protective of their cult
The Predominantly Animistic – Bastar Beliefs
The Bastar tribals are predominantly animistic. They are also influenced by Hinduism and Hindu practices. Their belief varies from tribe to tribe. they worship a pantheon of deities, to which they mak
Ghothuls of Different Tribes
In Abhuj Marias, when the settlement shifts to a new place, Ghotuls are the first building to come up and it is also the best. The Abhuj Marias have the system of village dormitory and it is entir
Muria Tribe
Etymologically, the word Mur is a Sanskrit word. It means mool, which is the root the beginning etc. Therefore, it denotes the first inhabitant, (moolnivashi). Because of this understanding, the word
Dolra Tribe
The people belonging to this tribe are mainly found in konta and Bhopalpattanam areas of Bastar. Their dialect is Dorli, influenced by the Telugu language. According to the legend of this tibe,
Dhurvaa Tribe
These tribes are found mainly in Adhar and Chintgarh areas of Bastar. They are courageous and known for their bravery. They are appointed to take care of the King's palace. In terms of social hie
Halibaas Tribe
They are mainly farmers. These tribes are found not only in Bastar but they are also spread in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra. They speak Halbi dialect. Halbi was the language the king of
Bhatra tribes (San Bhatra, Pit Bhatra, Amnit bhatra)
These tribes are located in Bastar and borders of Odisha. Their settlements made of wall houses and boundary made by clay is unique. They are ranked first in terms of social hierarchy. Their origi
Abuj Maria Tribe
Abuj Marias are inhabitants of abujjmad area of Naryanpur. They are known as hill Marias. The areas inhabited by the Abuj Maria tribals, are a dense forest area that sprawls across nearly 1500 mi
