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History. Historic sites; ... The Kondha or Kandha is the largest tribe of the state in terms of population. ... the list of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha consisted of 42 ...
Khonds (also spelt Kondha and Kandha) are an indigenous Dravidian tribal community in India. Traditionally , hunter-gatherers , they are divided into the hill-dwelling Khonds and plain-dwelling Khonds for census purposes, but the Khonds themselves identify by their specific clans .
The Dangaria Kandha worship Niyam Raja (Niyamraja), the supreme god of the Niyamgiri jungle, believing that Niyam Raja is the source of their essential resources. [4] [3]: 13 The deep reverence and respect that the Dongria have for their gods, hills, and streams pervades every aspect of their lives. Even their art reflects the mountains, in the ...
The state of Odisha, being the home to 62 tribal groups, [8] has a rich history of indigenous traditions that this museum aims to preserve. [9] Consequently, some of the unique exhibits involve the various types of indigenous huts: Kandha, Gadaba, Chuktia Bhunjia, Lanjia Saora, Gond, Santal, and Juang. Each of these huts allows the visitor to ...
The Kandhamal district was established on January 1, 1994, following the division of Phulbani District into Kandhamal and Boudh Districts in Odisha, India. The district derived its name from the prominent Kandha tribe, which inhabits the region.
The Kandha Gauda, traditionally a cattle herding community, resides alongside the Kondh tribe in Odisha. Their way of life closely resembles that of the Kondh, and they are considered a subsection or derived community of the Kandh tribe. [3]
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Dhap dance: This Sambalpuri folk dance is mostly performed by the Kandha tribe of Western Odisha. Both men and women participate in the dance. Men of one village dance with women of another village. Usually unmarried boys and girls take part. The dance is performed during marriage ceremony and more often for the sake of recreation.