00000nam a22000008i 4500 20260913094726.0 260919s2018 ii 00 0 eng d 9789388162142 GT4876.A2M57 2018 394.26954 23 Supriya Laxmi Mishra Indian Tribes: Fairs and Festivals / Supriya Laxmi Mishra. New Delhi 2018. 240 pages Every community of the world has its own culture, tradition, ethnic identity, ethos, world views and religious beliefs. India is home to around 573 tribal groups and communities, each of which follows their own culture and tradition. Festivals are an important part of the life of these tribal groups. There are a number of tribal festivals which are celebrated by various tribes in India. During these festivals, the tribal groups wear their own traditional costumes and jewellery and follow their long-established dance forms. Whether it is the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Manipur, or Orissa, tribal festivals are celebrated in almost every corner of Indian states. These tribal festivals are celebrated with a view to appeasing the presiding deities of the tribes. In the state of Madhya Pradesh, tribal groups celebrate festivals like Madai Festival, Bhagoriya Festival, Nagaji Festival, Karma Festival etc. During these tribal festivals, various dance forms are performed to the music of drums, tablas and flutes among other instruments. The Gonds and the Bhil tribes mainly celebrate these festivals. All the fairs, festivals and rituals evidence their emotional response to their supernatural. The book will be of vital use to the tourist, tour operators, students of the tribal History and Culture of the India. Tribes—India—Social life and customs. Festivals—India. Fairs—India. RELIGION / Ethnic & Tribal bisacsh