Dandami Madia Tribe Latest News
Recently, members of the Dandami Madia tribe perform the traditional Bison Horn Maria dance during a village festival at Judiya Para in Jagdalpur.
About Dandami Madia Tribe
- Dandami Maria, also known by other names like Bison Horn Maria and Khalpati Maria.
- It is a tribal community which lives in Chhattisgarh.
- They have derived their name from their unique custom of wearing a distinctive head-gear, which resembles the horns of a wild bison.
- They generally wear that head-gear during ceremonies.
- They identify themselves as part of the larger Gond tradition.
- Language: The main distinct language spoken by this tribe is Dandami Maria. Some of them speak Gondi dialects, which is an oral language of Dravidian origins.
Society and Customs of Dandami Madia Tribe
- Economy: They live by agriculture, supplemented by hunting and fishing.
- Belief: Their belief is a combination of Hinduism with Animistic beliefs.
- Their ghotul (youth dormitory for unmarried boys and girls) is an important social institution.
- They permit divorce and widow remarriage.
- They perform the traditional Bison Horn Maria dance during a village festival. It is performed by both men and women.
Source: TH
Dandami Madia Tribe FAQs
Q1: In which state is the Dandami Madia Tribe primarily found?
Ans: Chhattisgarh
Q2: What is the primary language spoken by the Dandami Madia Tribe?
Ans: Gondi
