India is a country of diversity and the tribes here are an important part of its cultural wealth. One of these tribes is the Birhor tribe, found in the Raigad district of Chhattisgarh. The Birhor tribe is included in special tribes and their lifestyle, traditions, methods of religious faith and hunting are not only mysterious, but also reflect the diversity of Indian tribal culture. Who is the Birhor tribe? The Birhor tribe is considered a hunter and a nomadic tribe. This tribe lives a traditional life by living in the forests and is still far from the modern lifestyle. Birhor people live in small settlements and spend their lives in huts of wood, leaves and clay. He believes a special belief that the trees that touch them have been cursed and that the monkeys never climb on it. This belief has been in this community for centuries and even people believe it is true. Hunting -ape: The basis of the Life Birhor tribe mainly hunts apes and this is their most important food. They believe that monkey meat is not only delicious, but it is also part of the tradition of their ancestors. Hunting is not just a means of food for them, but a religious and collective ritual. The ritual of “calling” before hunting is not a simple task of the Birhor tribe. For this, a unique religious process is performed, called ‘Ghost Bulana’. In this, three people sit in one place. A person gives a few grains of rice in everyone’s hands and then reads all mantras and invites the ghost. It is believed that someone who haunts is starting to tremble his body. Then he gets a bottle of alcohol and is asked whether the victim will be found or not. If the ghost says that the hunt is found, then the rest of the drink drinks together to the bush and then to the bush. The strategy of hunting forms a team of at least six people for hunting. All people are equipped with weapons such as: Bow-Arrow Nathi (Wood Sticks) Tangi (Axe) Sickle and a special trap that is monkeys. After reaching the forest, all people put in one place and make it strategies. Two people are going to find monkeys. Once they see monkeys, they whistle. The rest of the companions hear the sound of whistle and whistle as well and gradually surrounds the monkey from all sides. Monkey Catching Technique is an extremely unique process of catching the monkey. Two people tie a 15 foot long net between the trees. Some other people hide like tree branches, so the monkey is confused that it is part of the forest. The monkey is surrounded and running around and if there is no way to escape, he runs in the direction of the fall and stuck there. The monkey is then caught and brought to the community, where his meat is used as food. The recognition associated with mythology is added to the Ramayana period of this behavior related to the Birhor tribe. It is believed that this is related to the time when Ramayana’s incidents occurred. Birhor people believe that the monkeys were the enemies of their ancestors, and that they have since hunted them. Although historical evidence of this story is not found, it is deeply created in tribal faith. The Birhor tribe is one of the unique tribes of India whose traditions are still full of mystery and excitement. Their life goes between forests and nature, where hunting, faith and collectivity are the basis of life. Although modern society can regard these traditions as superstition, on the other hand, it is also a vibrant example of the cultural diversity and heritage of our country. The Lifestyle of the Birhor tribe teaches that life can also be lived by balance with nature – even if without modern resources.
The people of this tribe are so dangerous, the tree that touches the cursed
