Recently, in Madhya Pradesh, a Sahariya tribal woman’s death puts spotlight on unending urea queues.
About Sahariya Tribe:
It is one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
The Sahariya community is also called by the names Seher, Sair, Savar, Saonar, Sahra, etc.
They live in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Living condition and Social Structure:
They mostly live in a separate area in the village, which is called ‘Seharana’ which is generally a cluster of houses.
The houses are made of some stone boulders, and the roofing is also made of stone slabs – locally called Patore. In some villages, mud structures are also constructed.
Religion and Language
Language: While the Sahariyas have lost their original language, they speak the local dialects of the regions they inhabit.
They are known for their dance, the Saharia Swang, which is performed on the festival of Holi.
Livelihood: They are predominantly forest dwellers and make their living from forest produce, additionally cultivating small plots of land.
They are particularly skilled in making catechu from khair trees.
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