Oraon Tribes Tribal in India constitute around 8.2 per cent of the total population. Oraon is one of the tribal communities found in India , which mainly depends on agriculture for earning their living. They are also known as Kurukh tribes. This Oraon tribes conversation with each others in Kurukh, Sadri and Hindi. Due to mixing nature live in close association with their adjoining tribes like Munda and Kharia.These tribes are mainly found in the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa and majority of the population of Oraons can be found in Northwestern engaged in the occupation of tea cultivation. Oraon Tribes also in Andaman Nicobar Island in India . In the ancient days, Oraons used to make their living by chopping timber and selling forest products. Every village has a headman and hereditary priest, a number of neighboring village constitute a confederation, the affairs of which are conducted by a representative council. The tribes divided into number of clams(titals) associated with animal, tree, plant and minerals totems. These are a total of 14 clams in oraon tribal community like Bara, Lakra, Kachhap, Ekka, Kindo, Oraon, Bhagat, Kujur, Toppo, Kerketta, Xaxa, Xalxo, Kispotta, Barva, Tigga, Barla, Baxla, Beck, Minz, Tirkey, Runda, Linda. This tribal community in India is also known world wide as they still believe in following age old custom of human sacrifice. These sacrifices are carried out during the famous Sarhul festival celebrated before cultivation of crops, as a mark of respect to please the local deity.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:30:44 +0000
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