Preserving Tribal Heritage
Preserving Tribal Heritage
In the primaeval times, the Santals had no Bongas. We have discovered our Bongas over time through our wanderings in the forest. In ancient times our ancestors only worshipped Tharkur Jiv. He is not seen by human eyes but he sees all and knows all. He is the creator of the Sun, moon, earth, human […]
During the celebration of any festival, if you visit a Santal village one thing that would surely grab your attention are the beautiful and colorful houses. The amazing thing about those houses is that most of them have been built by the ancestors of the people living there without even hiring any worker or labor.
Tattooing is an art of inking a person’s skin as all of us know, and people have been practising this art since ancient times. Not just Santals, but many aboriginal tribes from around the world have their unique form of tattooing. Nobody has a clear idea of how this custom began and why. But, through
Long-established customs, rituals, and ceremonies play a pivotal role in the lives of Santal People. These events not only keep us attached to our roots but also keep the bonding within our community strong. We organize most of these rituals to gain the blessings of benevolent spirits and to keep away from evil ones. Being