Author(s):
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar
Email(s):
thegrtparivesh@gmail.com , thegrtsachin@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00021 
Address:
Parivesh Kumar Barman1, Sachin Kumar2
1Guest Lecturer, Department of History, GOVT. Danteshwari PG College, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of History Government College, Jaijaipur Dist. – Sakti, Chhattisgarh, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This research paper examines the multifaceted role of women in the customs and festivals of the Pahari Korwa tribe of Chhattisgarh, India. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, secondary sources, and comparative analysis, the study explores women's participation in birth, marriage, death rites, religious ceremonies, and festivals. The research highlights the cultural significance of women's roles, situates them within broader tribal gender dynamics, and discusses implications for gender studies and tribal research. Findings reveal that women are central to ritual performance and social cohesion, with their roles shaped by both tradition and contemporary influences.
Cite this article:
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar. Role of women in the Customs and Festivals of the Pahari Korwa Tribe of Chhattisgarh. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(2):111-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00021
Cite(Electronic):
Parivesh Kumar Barman, Sachin Kumar. Role of women in the Customs and Festivals of the Pahari Korwa Tribe of Chhattisgarh. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(2):111-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00021 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-17-2-4
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