Author(s):
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar
Email(s):
thegrtparivesh@gmail.com , thegrtsachin@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00019 
Address:
Parivesh Kumar Barman1, Sachin Kumar2
1Guest Lecturer, Department of History, GOVT. Danteshwari PG College, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of History, Government College Jaijaipur Dist.- Sakti, Chhattisgarh, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This article explores the cultural transitions experienced by the Birhor tribe of Chhattisgarh, focusing on the evolution of tattooing, festival customs, childbirth, marriage, and religious beliefs. Drawing on ethnographic studies and recent anthropological research, the study highlights how modernization, education, policy interventions, and urban migration have influenced traditional practices and social norms. The decline of indigenous tattooing, the hybridization of festivals, and changing childbirth and marriage customs illustrate a dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. Women’s roles emerge as central in these transformations, reflecting broader shifts in agency and social structure. Despite challenges, the Birhor demonstrate resilience through selective adaptation and syncretism, maintaining cultural identity while negotiating external influences. The discussion underscores the importance of participatory approaches and cultural preservation in supporting sustainable transitions among indigenous communities.
Cite this article:
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar. Beneath the Surface: Cultural Transitions in the Birhor Tribe of Chhattisgarh. International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2026; 14(2):87-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00019
Cite(Electronic):
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar. Beneath the Surface: Cultural Transitions in the Birhor Tribe of Chhattisgarh. International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2026; 14(2):87-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00019 Available on: https://ijassonline.in/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-2-4
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