August 9 is celebrated every year as World Tribal Day. Hinduism is very big and has 4 varnas and there are many types of castes in them, so is the tribal caste in Hindu religion. Today, the tribes are in the country and the world. The history of the word tribal is such that it is made up of two words Adi and Vasi. It means native.
Why is Tribal Day celebrated on 9 August?
On 9 August 1982, the United Nations took a major decision in the interest of tribals. On 9 August 1982, a meeting was organized by the United Nations and in this meeting it was decided to celebrate August 9 as World Tribal Day.
In the Indian constitution, Adivasis are known as 'Scheduled Tribes'. Bodo, Bhil, Oraon, Pardhan, Khasi, Sahariya, Santhal, Meena, Jat, Gond, Munda, Khadia, Ho, Birhor, Pardhi, Andhra, Malhar Koli, Takanakar, Tokare Koli and Mahadev Koli etc. are all tribes. There is also a special thing of the tribals that they mainly worship natural things like animals, rivers, fields and mountains. Although it is an integral part of Hinduism. All the festivals celebrate it.
Tribal population in India?
Most tribals are found in India. The tribals constitute 8.6% of the total population of our country. About 10 crore tribals live in India. Please tell that in ancient times, tribals were also addressed as Atvika and Vanvasi.
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