6 Unknown Facts About Tribal Communities in India
By Jasreet Kaur
14, Oct 2024 08:00 AM
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Unknown Facts
India's tribal communities have fascinating cultures and traditions. Their unique ways of life often remain unknown to many people. Tap to read more.
Languages
India’s tribal communities speak over 270 different languages, many of which are endangered due to declining use in younger generations.
Santhal Dance
Santhal, one of India’s largest tribal groups, is famous for its vibrant and rhythmic dance, performed during harvest festivals.
Sacred Groves
Many tribal groups in India, such as the Bhils, conserve patches of forest considered sacred, protecting them from deforestation.
Matrilineal Society
The Khasi and Garo tribes in Meghalaya follow a matrilineal system, where property and family names pass through women.
Honey Hunters
The Jenu Kuruba tribe of Karnataka are skilled honey hunters, known for their traditional methods of collecting wild honey.
Iron Smelting
The Agaria tribe in central India has been engaged in iron smelting for centuries, producing tools using traditional techniques.
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