There are quite a number of tribal communities who have settled down in large numbers in every hook and corner of the region. After carrying on several surveys in the region , the eminent anthropologists of the Indian subcontinent have inferred certain important facts about these tribes of Rajasthan. According to them , 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 are found mainly in the foothill of Vindhya , Aravali ranges .
What is interesting about these tribes of Rajasthan , each and every one of them have contributed with their unique customs and rituals, thereby making the whole of the culture of Rajasthan quite enriched. House styles , festivals , costumes all bear witness to the cultural exquisiteness of the tribes of Rajasthan .
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 males and female members of these tribes 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.
Here are the list of the tribes of Rajasthan that are found here:
Garasia:At the core of the state of Rajasthan , this Garasia tribal community live with its treasure of cultural tradition as depicted in its superb language, food habits , gorgeous clothes.
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