Tribes in Ra asthan
Introduction ...
• Tribes of Rajasthan constitute 12% of the total
population.
• The main tribal communities of Rajasthan are Bhil tribe
and Meena tribe.
• The major concentration of these tribes of Rajasthan is
found mainly in the foothill of Vindhya, Aravalli
mountain ranges.
• Each and every tribes of Rajasthan have contributed
with their unique customs and rituals, thereby making
the whole of the culture of Tribes of Rajasthan are
quite enriched.
• Their styles of making houses, festivals, costumes all
bear witness to the cultural exquisiteness of the tribes
of Rajasthan.
Major tribes of Rajastan
• Among the scheduled tribes of Rajasthan, Bhil tribe
occupies the major position.
• Another scheduled tribe of this state which has got
importance is Gadia Lohar Tribe.
• At the core of the state of Rajasthan, the Garasia
tribes live with its treasure of cultural tradition as
depicted in its superb language, food habits and
gorgeous clothes.
• Some other tribal communities or `adivasis` that are
found in different parts of Rajasthan are Bishnoi Tribe,
Meena tribes, Meghval and Rabari Tribe.
• However, all the tribes of Rajasthan share some
common behaviour, the differences being in their
jewellery, costumes, fairs and festivals.
housing for special areas- desert
Origin … Costumes …
• The early history of the tribes of Rajasthan depicts that • Both, the males and female members of the tribal
during the invasions by Hunas, Aryans, Sakas and communities of Rajasthan dress up in the
Kusanas the tribal communities survived the attacks traditional dresses wholly influenced by several
and maintained their cultural and traditional heritage. factors that they are occupied like
• In order to maintain their livelihood, these tribes of • climate,
Rajasthan carry on cultivation and developed • economy,
business and commercial activities. • status &
• profession.
• Festivals, fairs, dancing, music are integral part of
these tribes of Rajasthan state.
Culture …
• Rajasthan is truely a state with a splendid colourfull
culture.
• Opposite to named as ‘the land of Kings’ or ‘the
country of Rajputs’, Rajasthan culture follows some of
the oldest tribes.
• Culture in Rajasthan is vibrant and includes
• mesmerizing music,
• Stone and mud handicrafts,
• Paintings,
• Tasteful and spicy cuisines
• unmatchable Dances etc.
• In music, Panihari style is very much famous among
visitors apart from Ghevar dish and Ghoomar dance
of Rajasthan.
Costumes of tribes
Religion
• Maximum of theses tribes of Rajasthan are the
ardent followers of Hinduism.
• Today under the influence of modern day
society, they also take up Buddhism, Islam,
Christianity, Parsi religion.
Source:
http://www.indianetzone.com/indian_tribals/
http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php
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Ankur Mittal, Rohit Kumar. Nilanjan Maiti, Monika Ahirwar , Aditya Yadav
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi