Category Archives: Worship and rituals

“No matter which community we belong to, we will follow our beliefs, customs, deities, rituals, culture, in our own way.” – Satyanarayan Singh, Tribal activist from Bihar
“Whether it is Koya Punem, Adi, Sarna, or any other, they all believe in aboriginal philosophy.” –  Aakash Poyam, Researcher and founder editor of Adivasi Resurgence
Quoted by Santoshi Markam in TheWire.in (2 April 2019)
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Learn more about tribal communities in Karnataka

Posted on 20/09/2019 by website administrator
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Representations of Birsa Munda: Leader of the 1890 Munda rebellion – Jharkhand

Posted on 17/09/2019 by website administrator

To read or download the full issue, click here >> Visualizing memories In his article, Daniel Rycroft addresses the problem of cultural heritage and its construction. Dealing with the cultural interface between Adivasis and post-colonial governance, he redefines heritage as ‘looking … Continue reading →

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Oral Literature and Memory: A Study of Tribal Folklore: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Posted on 15/09/2019 by website administrator

Abstract 5: Oral Literature and Memory: A Study of Tribal Folklore Paper presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi ATHIKO KAISII Centre for Culture, Media & Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi KEYWORDS: … Continue reading →

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Remembering Birsa Munda: The charismatic tribal leader who shook the British Empire – Jharkhand

Posted on 05/09/2019 by website administrator

Birsa Munda – The Tribal HeroAditi Shah, livehistoryindia.com, July 26, 2018 | Read the full story here >>Imagine a 25-year-old who took on an empire, left an indelible mark on tribal rights across the country and was seen as a mystic and folk … Continue reading →

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The Kunkna: A community with a rich musical heritage and popular for its “Thakrya” dance – Gujarat

Posted on 04/09/2019 by website administrator

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