Baiga Tribe | 20 Jan 2020

The Baiga (means sorcerers) is one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
They mainly live in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Traditionally, the Baiga lived a semi-nomadic life and practised slash and burn cultivation. Now, they are mainly dependent on minor forest produce for their livelihood.
- Bamboo is the primary resource.
Tattooing is an integral part of Baiga culture, every age and body part has a specific tattoo reserved for the occasion.