International Journal of History

Author(s): Ramesh Naik

Abstract: Marriage is an important part of society. It helps people make families and keeps the society going. This study explains the Banjara marriage tradition in Bargarh district, Odisha. In Banjara marriages, various rituals are performed that highlight the importance of community, respect for ancestors, exchanging gifts, and celebration. These may include formal engagement ceremonies, wearing special traditional clothes and jewelry, praying to family or village gods. It looks at how important customs and ritulas such as arranged marriages, the Vaat chit and Gol Khayer ceremonies, Dhala training for brides, and the Garatani Todera rituals. All these traditional rituals and customs have helped the community keep its cultural identity and stay socially connected. The research also explores how factors like education, globalization, and urban living have influenced these traditions. Even with these outside influences, the Banjara community has shown strong resistance while also adapting by blending traditional practices with modern ways of life. This research aims to give a full understanding of how the community is managing to hold on to its Indigenous customs while also adjusting to modern changes.

DOI: 10.22271/27069109.2025.v7.i11a.556

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