By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi Bastar is known for its vibrant tribal culture. Though hit by Maoist insurgency, it is worthwhile to appreciate its beauty and diversity...
Bastar 1: Women from the Dhurwa community wearing the traditional Pata weave pose for a photo with hanging corns in Gudiya village.
Bastar 2: A man shows dried bamboo shoots carefully stored in his house. These are eaten when there is a shortage of vegetables.
Bastar 3: A youth carries paddy after harvest. Paddy is often carried on the shoulders like this.
Bastar 4: A schoolgirl plays with marigold flowers after school.
Bastar 5: A dev gudi or a sacred grove in Tusel village of Bastar. These are tribal places of worship.
Bastar 6: Homeward bound after a long day of work.
Bastar 7: A family busy in paddy harvest.
Bastar 8: Inside the Kanger Valley National Park, a woman lights a fire on a cold afternoon.
Bastar 10: With many households lacking gas cylinders, fuelwood collection is important for cooking.
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