Topic > Cultural Changes in Tribals - 1896

with special reference to Khedbrahma Taluka of Sabarkantha District, North Gujarat. Context: Tribal societies exist throughout the world. They live as nomadic tribes or settle in remote areas. Their main vocation is livestock breeding, land cultivation and trading in forest products. The East African Gala or West African Hausa appear to be relatives of the Northern Gujarat tribals (Sabarkantha, Khedbrahma). These tribals live in various geographical regions of India. Their tribal society, elements, linguistic and cultural traits have variations. These tribals are the most important contributors to the origin of Indian society. Tribal society tends to be attacked by movements like westernization, modernization, acceptance of non-tribal cultures and “Munda” and “Ho” festivals are ancient tribal celebrations but are now being replaced by “Easter” and “Ho” celebrations. Christmas". . Traditional “Yuva Gruh” (youth hostels) are disappearing from sight. There are visible changes in family marriage institutions, tribal corporations, dress, lifestyle, society etc. This study is related to the cultural issues of the Dungari and Garasiya tribals living in the district of Khedbrahma Taluka, Sabarkantha. This article aims to study the changes, their reasons and the current situation of the tribal culture with a particular reference to the Dungar Garasiya tribals. For this study... in the center of the document... this fact is indicated. The traditional ornaments of tribal men and women such as studs, earrings, necklaces, double necklaces etc. are replaced by modern ornaments. There is a visible change in their traditional clothing, diet, lifestyle, etc. The style of dealing with social relationships and family relationships are changing, replacing the traditional ones. We rarely see images of the Gods and Goddesses or their vehicles on the walls of their huts. In short, due to education, cultural contracts, urbanization and modern technological factors, tribal civilization is rapidly changing.REFERENCES1. References:1) Jitendra prasad – Tribal Movements In India 2005, Kilaso Books New Delhi.2) Majmudar and Madan – An Introduction to Social Anthropology 1993, Asian Publication House, Jaypur.3) Shyamlal – Tribals and Christian Missioners 1994 Manka Publication, Delhi