Odisha India - 2020

Orissa (Odisha) is home to a 62 kind of tribes. Each tribal group of orissa possesses its distinct identity in terms of social organization, culture and language. They organize their social relationships in certain ways which are distinct from those of other tribes. After my tour through Rajasthan, I jumped on board a plane to get me to the other side of India at the Bay of Bengal, first to attend the huge Dhanu Yatra festival, thereafter exploring the hidden villages in the forest of this eastern state, full of rich culture and strange habits.
Odisha Lovely young girl at one of the tribal villages. January 6, 2020
Odisha
Road scene While these 4 ladies returned from collecting water, I took this shot from the backseat of our vehicle through the front window, hence it's poor quality....
Road scene
Dhanu Yatra Festival The Dhanu Yatra festival is organised to celebrate the Independence and victory of the good over the evil. January 4, 2020
Dhanu Yatra Festival
Jeypore Pretty smile at one of the villages outside of Jeypore. January 8, 2020
Jeypore
Village life Young boys at one of the tribal villages. January 6, 2020
Village life
Desia Kondh Kutia Kondh is one of the primitive sections of Kondh tribe. The Kondha’s who live in hill top and valleys are known as Kutia Kondha. Whereas those who live in...
Desia Kondh
Desia Kondh Young girls at a local village near the Desia Kondh tribal community. January 7, 2020
Desia Kondh
Kuvi Kondh village As you can see, the entrance of this cave-like houses in the village is'nt taller then my shoulder. January 8, 2020
Kuvi Kondh village
Gadhava village A Gadhava tribal village. January 9, 2020
Gadhava village
Village life Young lady at the village. January 8, 2020
Village life
Bonda tribe The Bonda women wear tiny skirts called 'ringa', which they themselves weave at the family loom. Beads cover their naked breasts. Being very fond of ornaments...
Bonda tribe
Gadhava Gadaba women wear neck rings which are about 500-700 gms each & can not be removed without the help of the Blacksmith. As a part of their tradition, it is only...
Gadhava
Onkadelly market Vegatables on sale at the colourful market of Onkadelly. January 9, 2020
Onkadelly market
Gadhava tribe The houses in this settlement are not higher then my shoulder and often even lower. January 9, 2020
Gadhava tribe
Kuvi Kondh village Donating some cookies for the local kid always opens borders to the villagers as well. January 8, 2020
Kuvi Kondh village
Village life Showing the results of the pictures on the display of my camera to the kids. January 8, 2020
Village life
Kuvi Kondh Chatting with one of the oldest residents of the village. January 8, 2020
Kuvi Kondh
Bonda-5
Bonda tribe On a certain day, I visited the colourful Onkadelly Market where lots of tribal people can be found. Among them the Bonda who have been described as the...
Bonda tribe
Dhanu Yatra For eleven days the whole of Bargarh town is transformed into one big stage. January 4, 2020
Dhanu Yatra