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 […]
Once upon a time, Marang Buru decided that he would teach men the art of witchcraft. In those days there was a place where men used to assemble to meet Marang Buru and hold a council with him: but they only heard his voice and never saw his face. One day at the assembly the
Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Budhi were leading a comfortable life in Hihiri-Pipiri. They had an abundance of everything and were content with a simple yet happy life. One fine morning Lita came to their small hut in Hihiri-Pipiri looking for them, Lita said, “How are you, my grandchildren? I have come down to visit you.
In the beginning, there was only water. Deep down the ocean was the earth. As, there was no land, the supreme Lord “Thakur- Jiu” created aquatic animals first – namely the crab, the crocodile, the alligator, the boarfish, the prawn, the earthworm, the tortoise, and others. After that, the Lord wondered,” Whom shall I make
From time immemorial, Santal People had their stories and myths handed down in oral form through Guru-Shishya Paramparā. These stories are known as Binti. The Gurus used to dictate the stories in various cultural events, their disciples and ordinary folks used to listen and learn them. When the British invaded India, various missionaries who came from Europe took an interest