Santal Tribe
The Santal Tribe is one of the largest indigenous communities in India, primarily found in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. They have a rich cultural heritage, known for their traditional music, dance, and festivals. The Santals primarily engage in agriculture, cultivating crops like rice, maize, and millet, and they also practice hunting and gathering.
The Santal people have their own language, called Santali, which belongs to the Austroasiatic language family. They follow a distinct social structure and have unique customs and beliefs, often centered around nature and ancestral worship. The tribe plays a significant role in the cultural diversity of India.