Ethnic groups of Rajasthan, major tribes and their life styles
Ethnic Groups of Rajasthan:- Ethnic Group is group of people who share a similar culture (beliefs, values, and behaviors), language, religion, ancestry, or other characteristic that is often handed down from one generation to the next. Examples:- Rajputs, Brahmins, Jats, Muslim Settlers, Bishnois, Bhils, Minas, Gujjars, Tribals, Rebaries, Gavarias, Banjaras, Charans, Gadia Lohars Major tribes and their life styles:- > Rajasthan tribals form approximately twelve percent of the total population of Rajasthan. In fact, they were the original inhabitants of the area presently called Rajasthan. > The Bhils and the Minas are the principal tribes of Rajasthan, India. > Amongst the smaller tribes are Sahariyas, Gaduliya Lohars and the Garasias. > The common traits shared by the different tribes of Rajasthan link their past together. > Each tribe is distinguished by difference in their costumes, festivals and ornaments. Some of the main tribes of Rajastha...