
Tribes of Rajasthan are said to be the original inhabitants of Rajasthan. These tribes of Rajasthan state comprises of about twelve percent of the total population of the state. The major concentration of these tribes of Rajasthan is found mainly in the foothill of Vindhya, Aravali ranges. Each and every tribes of Rajasthan have contributed with their unique customs and rituals, thereby making the whole of the culture of Tribes of Rajasthan are quite enriched. Their styles of making houses, festivals, costumes all bear witness to the cultural exquisiteness of the tribes of Rajasthan.
The ancient history of the tribes of
Rajasthan depicts that during the invasions by Hunas,
Aryans, Sakas and Kusanas the tribal communities survived the attacks and maintained their cultural and traditional heritage. In order to maintain their livelihood, these tribes of Rajasthan carry on cultivation, while there are quite a number of tribes of Rajasthan state who have developed acumen for business and commercial activities.
Just like any other tribal community, these tribes of Rajasthan have adapted to religion and also spiritualism. Maximum of theses tribes of Rajasthan are the ardent followers of
Hinduism.
Sikhism also is quite prevalent amongst these tribes of Rajasthan. Today under the influence of modern day society, these tribes of Rajasthan also take up religions like
Buddhism,
Islam,
Christianity, Parsi religion.
Both, the males and female members of the tribal communities of Rajasthan dress up in the traditional dresses wholly influenced by several factors like climate, economy, status and the profession, that they are occupied. Festivals, fairs, dancing, music are integral part of these tribes of Rajasthan state.
Among the tribal communities of Rajasthan,
Bhil tribe occupies a major position. Another tribal community which has got importance among the tribes of Rajasthan is
Gadia Lohar Tribe. At the core of the state of Rajasthan, the
Garasia tribes live with its treasure of cultural tradition as depicted in its superb language, food habits and gorgeous clothes. Some other tribes that are found in different parts of Rajasthan are
Bishnoi Tribe, Mina tribes,
Meghval and
Rabari Tribe