Category: First People
दुर्गा बाई व्योम: गोंड कला से पद्मश्री तक की प्रेरणादायक यात्रा
दुर्गा बाई व्योम का नाम भारतीय लोककला के क्षेत्र में एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान रखता है। वह मध्य प्रदेश के आदिवासी समुदाय से ताल्लुक रखती हैं और अपनी गोंड कला के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं। दुर्गा बाई व्योम की यात्रा न केवल उनकी कलात्मक उपलब्धियों की कहानी है, बल्कि यह संघर्ष, समर्पण और अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े…
बीस बरस की काली रात, आदिवासियों का खोता हुआ भविष्य: कार्तिक उरांव
बीसवीं सदी में आदिवासी समाज की स्थिति और अधिकारों पर बहस ने भारतीय राजनीतिक और सामाजिक परिदृश्य को प्रभावित किया। डॉ. कार्तिक उरांव जैसे समाज सुधारकों ने इस मुद्दे को लेकर गंभीर विचार किए। उन्होंने स्पष्ट रूप से बताया कि कैसे आदिवासी समाज परिवर्तन के दौर में भी अपनी पहचान, अधिकार और संस्कृति से वंचित…
Top 10 Tribal Superfoods: Ancient Nutrition Secrets for Modern Health
Top 10 Tribal Superfoods: A Journey into Indigenous Nutrition Tribal communities across the world have relied on nature for sustenance, creating diets rich in nutrients and health benefits. These superfoods, derived from ancient practices, offer a glimpse into their connection with the environment. Here are the top 10 tribal superfoods celebrated for their nutritional and…
The Last Guardians: Investigating the Survival of Uncontacted Tribes
IntroductionDeep within the untouched corners of the world, uncontacted tribes remain shrouded in mystery. These isolated communities, numbering roughly 100 globally, have resisted or avoided contact with modern civilization. While their stories evoke fascination, they also raise questions about exploitation, land grabs, and the ethics of interference. Investigating their plight reveals a collision between cultural…
Stereotypes about Adivasis: A bridge between reality and myths
Adivasi communities are an integral part of India’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Their traditions, customs, and lifestyles add depth to the diversity of this country. But unfortunately, mainstream society and media have many stereotypes about Adivasis. These stereotypes hide their real contributions, struggles, and identity, and present them as a homogenous and backward community….
Why Do Tribals Worship Birsa Munda as a God?
Birsa Munda, a great freedom fighter, social reformer, and tribal leader of India, is revered as a deity by the tribal communities of Jharkhand and its neighboring regions. The reverence for him as a “god” stems from his life, struggles, and profound contributions to tribal society. This essay explores the historical and cultural background of…
Lost Tribe of israel in india
The connection of the Chin, Kuki, and Zo communities in India with the “lost tribes of Israel” is a fascinating topic that has been a subject of interest both culturally and politically. Additionally, the recent conflict in Manipur involving these communities adds complexity to their identity and socio-political landscape. Here’s an overview and analysis of…
‘Adivasi’ vs ‘Vanvasi’: An identity struggle
“Adivasi” and “vanvasi” are two terms that are used to refer to tribal communities in India, but there is a significant ideological and cultural difference between the two terms. These terms are used based on different social, political and cultural perspectives, which further deepens this debate. The term “Adivasi” is derived from two Sanskrit words…
Understanding Sohrai of the Santhals: Significance and Celebration
Sohrai, also known as Bandana Parva, is a prominent winter harvest festival among the tribal communities in Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. It marks the beginning or end of the harvest season, celebrated when the paddy ripens, usually on the new moon day of the Bengali month Kartik (October-November) alongside Diwali or Kali…
आदिवासी दिवस कब और क्यों मनाया जाता है
विश्व आदिवासी दिवस International Day of world’s Indigenous People संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ के अनुसार पूरे विश्व में आदिवासियों की 5 फीसदी आबादी है, लेकिन विश्व की गरीबी में उनकी हिस्सेदारी 15 फीसदी है। इसमें आदिवासियों की अपनी 7 हजार भाषाएं है व 5 हजार विभिन्न संस्कृतियां है। आदिवासी दिवस मनाने के लिए प्रत्येक वर्ष एक…