Current Context : Recently, Prime Minister paid tribute to the sacrifices and bravery of the Santhal tribal community.

ABOUT

• Santhals are the third largest scheduled tribe community in India after Gonds and Bhils.
• Located in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Orissa, in the eastern part of the country.
• Language : Santhali
• Religion: They are nature worshippers and could be seen paying obeisance at Jaher (sacred groves) in their villages.
• Costumes : Dhoti and Gamuchha for men and a short-check saree, usually blue and green, for
• Occupation : Agriculturists, depends on their farmlands or forests.