Abujhmadiya Tribe Latest News
Recently, the Bastar Olympics’ tournament has seen increasing participation of the Abujhmadiya tribe.
About Abujhmadiya Tribe
- They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe primarily residing in the Abujmarh region in Chhattisgarh, India.
- Abujhmadiya tribal community is a sub-group of Gond tribe of Central India region.
- It is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
Culture and Traditions of Abujhmadiya Tribe
- Language: They speak Abuj Maria, Hindi or Chhattisgarhi.
- Belief: They follow a form of animism, worshipping nature spirits and deities associated with natural elements.
- Abujhmaria women consider (Godana) tattoo a permanent jewel.
- Festivals: Celebrate various festivals which includes:
Saja Festival: A traditional festival celebrating agricultural success and honoring nature spirits.
Bastar Dussehra: Which features traditional dances, rituals, and community gatherings. - Economy: The Abuj Maria primarily engage in subsistence agriculture, cultivating crops like rice, maize, and pulses. They also practice hunting, fishing, and gathering forest products.
- Social Structure: Their society is organized into clans, each with its own customs and traditions.
Source: IE
Last updated on March, 2026
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