Tribal Festivals and Rituals

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Sun Festival or the Winter Solstice Festival. The festival marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara).

Bhagoria is a tribal festival celebrated by the Gonds of Madhya Pradesh. It is a four-day festival that begins on the full moon day of the month of Phalguna (February-March). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Exorcism is a ritual performed to expel evil spirits from a person or place. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

Baha Parab is a tribal festival celebrated by the Santhals of West Bengal. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August-September). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

A naming ceremony is a ritual performed to give a name to a newborn child. It is often performed by a priest or shaman.

Wangala Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Khasis of Meghalaya. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June-July). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

An initiation ceremony is a ritual performed to mark the passage of a boy into manhood. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

Hornbill Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Nagas of Nagaland. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of December. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

A menarche ceremony is a ritual performed to mark the passage of a girl into womanhood. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

Baneshwar Fair is a tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils of Rajasthan. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

A sacrifice is a ritual performed to appease the gods. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

Ooty Flower Show is a tribal festival celebrated by the Todas of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of May. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

A healing ceremony is a ritual performed to heal the sick. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

Kotagiri Summer Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Kotas of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of April. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

A crop protection ritual is a ritual performed to protect the crops from pests. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.