The Indian Tribal

The Indian Tribal is a one of its kind digital media initiative dedicated exclusively to the Scheduled Tribes of India. From the North East to Gujarat, from Odisha to Jammu and Kashmir - embark on a journey with us as we bring to the fore Life Stories from the backyards of the tribal communities. Website : https://theindiantribal.com/

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What is Sarna and Why Has There Been a Demand to Make it a Religion? - The Indian Tribal

The religious faith of the indigenous or native or tribal people, mainly the Scheduled Tribes, is called Sarna. The demand for Sarna Dharma Samhita is mainly arising because the tribal communities make it clear that they are not Hindus. Also, several tribal organizations claim that more than 49.57 lakh people living in 29 states and union territories across the country have mentioned 'other' instead of mentioning any particular religion in the religion column during the 2011 census. While choosing the option, he has told his religious beliefs to Sarna. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/04/03/variety-tribal-india-all-about-separate-sarna-religious-code-as-demand-by-adivasis-gathers-momentum-across-states/

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क्या है सरना और क्यों तेज हुई इसे धर्म बनाने की मांग? - The Indian Tribal

आदिवासी समुदाय ने सरकार को 2024 लोकसभा चुनाव का पूर्ण बहिष्कार करने की चेतावनी दी है यदि तब तक उनकी मांग नहीं मानी गई

What is Sarna and Why Has There Been a Demand to Make it a Religion? - The Indian Tribal

The religious faith of the indigenous or native or tribal people, mainly the Scheduled Tribes, is called Sarna. The demand for Sarna Dharma Samhita is mainly arising because the tribal communities make it clear that they are not Hindus. Also, several tribal organizations claim that more than 49.57 lakh people living in 29 states and union territories across the country have mentioned 'other' instead of mentioning any particular religion in the religion column during the 2011 census. While choosing the option, he has told his religious beliefs to Sarna. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/04/03/variety-tribal-india-all-about-separate-sarna-religious-code-as-demand-by-adivasis-gathers-momentum-across-states/

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Does climbing this mountain really increase youth and age by 10 years? - The Indian Tribal

A popular belief about this mountain is that the person who climbs to the top of this mountain, his life gets extended by ten years or he can remain young for ten more years. Although, incidentally, climbing this mountain is not very difficult. People of any age can easily climb it. This is the reason why the hill, once used as a strategic outpost of Munda warriors during their rebellion against foreign invaders, landlords and moneylenders, attracts tribals. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/04/02/variety-jharkhand-india-tribals-believe-climbing-sukwan-buru-hills-makes-them-10-years-younger-and-prolongs-life-too/

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इस 500 फीट ऊंची पहाड़ी से जुड़ी यही लोकप्रिय मान्यता हर साल सर्दियों के दौरान आदिवासियों को यहां खींच लाती है।

Does Climbing this Mountain Really Increase Youth and Age by 10 Years? - The Indian Tribal

A popular belief about this mountain is that the person who climbs to the top of this mountain, his life gets extended by ten years or he can remain young for ten more years. Although, incidentally, climbing this mountain is not very difficult. People of any age can easily climb it. This is the reason why the hill, once used as a strategic outpost of Munda warriors during their rebellion against foreign invaders, landlords and moneylenders, attracts tribals. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/04/02/variety-jharkhand-india-tribals-believe-climbing-sukwan-buru-hills-makes-them-10-years-younger-and-prolongs-life-too/  

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पुराने जमाने जैसे गहने गढऩे-जडऩे वाले शिल्पकार अब गिने-चुने ही रह गए हैं। वे पुराने गहनों की डिजाइन नकल करने में खुद को असमर्थ पाते हैं।

Here the Beautiful Silver Ornaments of the Tribal Community are Disappearing - The Indian Tribal

Silver has been a favorite traditional ornament since time immemorial, especially among the Gujjar-Bakarwal tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. Even today women of most nomadic families prefer silver jewelery instead of gold. The parents present silver ornaments to the daughter at the wedding, the bride is also welcomed with these ornaments at her in-laws house. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/31/variety-jammu-and-kashmir-india-the-art-of-making-beautiful-heavy-silver-jewellery-for-adivasi-women-getting-extinct-in-the-union-territory/

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Tribal game of Nagaland: Know if you climb on a smooth pole with grease

The greased pole climbing game of the northeastern state of Nagaland, which is more than 300 years old, is still very popular. Climbing straight bamboo is as easy as it sounds, but in reality it is not. And if grease is applied on it, then it becomes very difficult. Seriously, this game is more difficult than climbing a tree with branches. The Government of Nagaland is promoting the sport by organizing annual competitions in the state. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/28/sports-nagaland-india-tribal-games-more-than-300-year-old-greased-pole-climbing-is-still-popular-in-this-northeastern-state/

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राज्य सरकार वार्षिक प्रतियोगिताएं आयोजित कर इस खेल को बढ़ावा दे रही है। लगभग तीन सदी पहले नागा सरदारों के शासनकाल में शुरू हुआ यह खेल।

Tribal Game of Nagaland: Know if You Climb on a Smooth Pole with Grease - The Indian Tribal

The greased pole climbing game of the northeastern state of Nagaland, which is more than 300 years old, is still very popular. Climbing straight bamboo is as easy as it sounds, but in reality it is not. And if grease is applied on it, then it becomes very difficult. Seriously, this game is more difficult than climbing a tree with branches. The Government of Nagaland is promoting the sport by organizing annual competitions in the state. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/28/sports-nagaland-india-tribal-games-more-than-300-year-old-greased-pole-climbing-is-still-popular-in-this-northeastern-state/

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Community First, Padma Shri Hirabai Lobi’s Motto - The Indian Tribal

She has devoted a large part of her life to the uplift of Siddi tribal women and for the education of children. Till now, it is said, she has changed the lives of more than 700 women and innumerable children. Read her story here https://theindiantribal.com/2023/02/22/achievers-tribal-delhi-gandhinagar-india-community-first-padma-shri-hirabai-lobis-motto/

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Community First, Padma Shri Hirabai Lobi’s Motto - The Indian Tribal

This African-origin Siddi tribe woman from Gujarat overcame many odds & difficulties to change the lives of 700 women and children

Community First, Padma Shri Hirabai Lobi’s Motto - The Indian Tribal

She has devoted a large part of her life to the uplift of Siddi tribal women and for the education of children. Till now, it is said, she has changed the lives of more than 700 women and innumerable children. Read her story here https://theindiantribal.com/2023/02/22/achievers-tribal-delhi-gandhinagar-india-community-first-padma-shri-hirabai-lobis-motto/

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A Tribal Theatre Group In A League Of Its Own - The Indian Tribal

Be it history or mythology, politics or social ill — the Maidi Artistes’ Association of Tribals (MAAT), a theatre troupe in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand — packs a punch to it with drama and dance, music and morals in indigenous flavour and fervour to entertain and enlighten its audience. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/26/variety-art-and-culture-ranchi-jharkhand-india-a-tribal-theatre-group-in-a-league-of-its-own/

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A Tribal Theatre Group In A League Of Its Own - The Indian Tribal

A group of tribal artistes is earning accolades for its stage plays. Adivasi farmers, labourers and students don the actor's mantle

A Tribal Theatre Group In A League Of Its Own - The Indian Tribal

Be it history or mythology, politics or social ill — the Maidi Artistes’ Association of Tribals (MAAT), a theatre troupe in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand — packs a punch to it with drama and dance, music and morals in indigenous flavour and fervour to entertain and enlighten its audience. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/26/variety-art-and-culture-ranchi-jharkhand-india-a-tribal-theatre-group-in-a-league-of-its-own/

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Prophecy made on Sarhul, good news came - The Indian Tribal

Nature festival Sarhul has brought a gift of happiness this time. According to the weather forecast of Pahan (priest), there will be good rain and crop this time. The crops will flourish in the fields and the houses of the farmers will be filled with food. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/24/variety-ranchi-jharkhand-india-on-sarhul-festival-tribal-priests-forecast-good-monsoon-bumper-crops-bountiful-harvest-happy-farmers/

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प्रकृति पर्व खुशियों की सौगात लेकर आया है। इस बार अच्छी वर्षा और फसल होगी। खेत-खलिहानों में फसल लहलहाएगी, किसानों के घर अन्न से भरेंगे।

Prophecy Made on Sarhul, Good News Came - The Indian Tribal

Nature festival Sarhul has brought a gift of happiness this time. According to the weather forecast of Pahan (priest), there will be good rain and crop this time. The crops will flourish in the fields and the houses of the farmers will be filled with food. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/24/variety-ranchi-jharkhand-india-on-sarhul-festival-tribal-priests-forecast-good-monsoon-bumper-crops-bountiful-harvest-happy-farmers/

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प्रकृति पर्व सरहुल पर अलग सरना धर्म कोड की माँग बुलंद करेगा आदिवासी समुदाय

झारखंड का आदिवासी समुदाय 24 मार्च को सरहुल मनाएगा। यहां के सदान (गैर-आदिवासी) भी इस पर्व को धूमधाम से मनाते हैं। सरहुल पर्व को लेकर झारखंड में जगह-जगह अखड़ा और सरना स्थल सज चुके हैं, जहां विधि-विधान के साथ सरहुल की पूजा पहान करेंगे। https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/22/variety-tribal-culture-jharkhand-india-scheduled-tribes-indigenous-community-to-raise-separate-sarna-religion-code-demand-on-sarhul-festival/

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 35-acre 20K-seater Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela

India Gets Its Biggest Hockey Stadium, Named After Tribal Icon - The Indian Tribal

In a State where Scheduled Tribes constitute almost 23 percent of the population, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik,  perhaps, the biggest patron of hockey in the country, on Thursday, inaugurated the 15-acre 20,000-capacity Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela, the main city in Sundergarh district, known as a hockey hub. Incidentally, the current president of Hockey India Dilip Tirkey also hails from the district. Read more here https://theindiantribal.com/2023/01/05/sports-news-odisha-india-gets-its-biggest-hockey-stadium-named-after-tribal-icon/

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इस बार सरहुल की शोभायात्रा में सरना धर्म कोड को प्रमुखता से दर्शाने की तैयारी में है आदिवासी समुदाय। हर वर्ष कुछ न कुछ सामाजिक संदेश होता है

Tribal community will raise demand for separate Sarna religion code on Prakriti Parv Sarhul - The Indian Tribal

The tribal community of Jharkhand will celebrate Sarhul on 24 March. The Sadans (non-tribals) here also celebrate this festival with great pomp. In Jharkhand, Akhra and Sarna places have been decorated for Sarhul festival, where Sarhul will be worshiped with rituals. Read in more details: https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/22/variety-tribal-culture-jharkhand-india-scheduled-tribes-indigenous-community-to-raise-separate-sarna-religion-code-demand-on-sarhul-festival/

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Have you ever been to Luguburu Ghantawari? - The Indian Tribal

Since ages, Luguburu Ghantabari has been the biggest pilgrimage center for the Santhals. They call it Sosnok Jug. Today not only Santhals but people of all religions and beliefs come here to fulfill their wishes. This religious place is situated near Tenughat Dam surrounded by picturesque landscape and that is why it is fast becoming a tourist attraction. https://theindiantribal.com/2023/03/21/variety-jharkhand-india-centuries-old-santha-place-of-worship-luguburu-attracts-devouts-and-tourists-throughout-year/