May 19, 2021

The tribal shades of India

Priya Srivastava

Gond Tribe, Chhattisgarh

Found in Central India, mostly in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Gonds are known for their unique lifestyle.

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Santhal tribe, West Bengal

The Santhals majorly live in West Bengal’s Bankura and Purulia districts. The main occupation of Santhals is agriculture and livestock.

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Apatani tribe, Arunachal Pradesh

The Apatanis live in the Ziro Valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. This tribe is known for their unique look and bamboo houses.

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Kodava tribe, Karnataka

One of the distinct races in India, the Kodavas are noted for their bravery since ages. These people are quite fond of music and dance.

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Khasi tribe, Meghalaya

The ethnical group of Khasi tribes is full of music. These people love playing musical instruments like guitars, flutes and drums.

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Irula tribe, South India

Irula people are expert snake and rat catchers. They live in most parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.

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Bodo tribe, Assam

Bodos are also said to be the early settlers of Assam and mostly found in Udalguri and Kokrajhar districts. Bodo culture is quite unique and colourful and their handloom products are amazing.

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Bhil Tribe, Rajasthan

Bhils can be mostly seen in the Aravalli Ranges of Sirohi in Udaipur. These artsy people are noted for their ghoomar dance.

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Angami Naga tribes, Nagaland

The famous Hornbill Festival is all about Angami Naga tribes of Nagaland that draws travellers from across the globe. The Nagas are mostly present in Kohima.

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